CJ Vogel

Texas announced Thursday afternoon they have scheduled a home, non-conference game against Louisiana Tech for September 2, 2028 – likely the season opener.

Carlton is a big fan of Texas.

2026 OL Nick Evers tells me he has yet to check about going to the Texas-Georgia game, but "that might be a good one to hit up!"

Tigers 65-1 stays alive.

A bit of a difference between their skillsets leads me to think Texas will take one now and address the other's skillset in the portal. Texas A&M is doing whatever they can to hold onto Kelshaun, where FSU's disastrous season has seen just about everyone meaningful in their class open back up.

Would be huge.

local 2027 OLB from Copperas Cove

Kinsler Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17922740/656df52f66558d0c381b42ca Kinsler also attends Bergen Catholic, the former home of Sydir Mitchell.

A couple of notes to pass along from the recruiting trail. *** – On the topic of 2025 WR Daylan McCutcheon, I spoke to someone plugged into the area who said if there was a leader in the clubhouse to flip McCutcheon at the moment, it would be Texas. That may or may not be a surprise given he was on campus for the Mississippi State game and officially visit on June 14, but that was the word passed along. McCutcheon has been committed to Florida State since July 13 and is starting to hear more from schools like SMU and TCU in recent weeks. – I spoke briefly with 2026 Mansfield Lake Ridge OL Felix Ojo who mentioned he would be back on campus for the Texas-Georgia game. Ojo also says his communication with Kyle Flood and the Texas staff has remained in contact with Ojo several times each week according to the 6–7 prospect. – On the out of state front, a name to know is 2026 DB Simeon Caldwell out of Jacksonville, Florida. The 6-3 defensive back is a national top-100 prospect per the ranking services and is a candidate tor receive a visit from the Texas staff when the Longhorn coaches get on the road later this week. Caldwell told OTF he won't be able to make it to campus this month, however there is communication between the two sides there. – Going up to the northeast, Texas hosted NJ EDGE Jermaine Kinsler on June 1 for the Elite Camp and right now the two have remained in contact as the season has progressed. Kinsler told OTF he was "probable" but not 100% sure to make the Texas-Georgia game in Austin on October 19.

Home of 5-star 2026 Tyler Atkinson and 2026 DL Bryce Perry-Wright as well.

It's time for the Gritty Tigs!

I mean that can't be a surprise to anyone regarding the source. OleMiss ahead of Texas, cmon now.

One of Robertson or Cruz.

TyAnthony Smith maybe the biggest surprise from signing day to today. Adding 25 pounds or so from signing day to week five has been massive for getting him on the field. There's a reason why they call him Baby Hurricane too. That 4th down stop earlier this season was a prime example of his quick instinct.

High hopes for JJR during his time in Austin.

A quick look at the latest redshirt tracker for the Texas freshmen class. After five weeks of the 2024 season, the latest: *** No surprises on the burned redshirts so far – Ryan Wingo, Colin Simmons, Jerrick Gibson, Kobe Black, Alex January and Ty'Anthony Smith have all burned their redshirts through five weeks. As has punter Michael Kern. Perhaps a surprise here, DB Xavier Filsaime has not suited up in two of the past three weeks for Texas on the sidelines. Filsiame is on the redshirt course per a source. Only two games on the participation tracker for the McKinney blue-chipper. In that same breath, you can expect to see Jordon Johnson-Rubell's redshirt to be burned in Dallas. The staff really trusts his football IQ and has been impressed with how quickly he can diagnose what is in front of him. Other fringe redshirters include Brandon Baker, Parker Livingstone, Jordan Washington and Wardell Mack.

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A quick late night recruiting snack. *** First on the topic of five-star ATH Michael Terry III. I wanted to reiterate the confidence boost from our @Gerry Hamilton from last week. There has been a surge in confidence from the Longhorns' side in the past couple of days based off of conversations I have had in Austin and San Antonio. When I visited Alamo Heights a last week, the plan in place was a decision later in the cycle in December. That very well could be the case, but I think there will be a clear clubhouse favorite after the Georgia week where Texas will host the five-star San Antonio athlete for an official visit. Nebraska has been the top contender in this fight, however with where things stand currently, they will need a wave of momentum to take back the top spot. Texas holds a comfortable lead at the moment.

Dropping this here – Danny Stutsman leads all linebackers in missed tackles this year per PFF.

Played well, but hasn't flashed is probably fair.

Sarkisian says compared to teams around the country, Texas hasn't really been bit by the injury bug that bad this season.

Sarkisian calls Colin Simmons 'ball get off' a God-Given Gift.

Sarkisian says Isaiah Bond "makes plays in critical moments."