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While No. 97 doesn’t have the star power of some other numbers, it has been worn by a pair of productive interior defenders and is currently occupied by a player who has a chance to make a name for himself in a hurry. 1. Frank Okam (2004-07) The easy choice at the top. At 6-foot-5 and more than 300 pounds, Frank Okam was one of the most physically imposing defensive tackles of the Mack Brown era. He earned Freshman All-American honors before developing into one of the top defensive linemen in college football. Okam was a 2006 ESPN First-Team All-American, collected multiple All-Big 12 honors and finished his Texas career with 160 tackles, 28 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. Most importantly, he was a key contributor on Texas’ 2005 national championship team. Heading into his senior season, many draft analysts viewed him as a potential first-round NFL pick because of his rare combination of size and athleticism. 2. Chris Nelson (2014-18) Chris Nelson may not have received the same national recognition as Okam, but he became a highly respected player from the Charlie Strong and Tom Herman eras. Nelson appeared in 45 games, made 29 starts, served as a team captain and finished his career with 109 tackles and 15.5 tackles for loss. 3. Alex January (Current No. 97) The story is still being written. January enters the 2026 season as the current owner of No. 97 and possesses the talent to eventually challenge for a spot on this list.

I can’t say the things I would like to say right now because Bobby wouldn’t appreciate me using such language.

100% would be flagged today lol

Thanks. It’s been fun to read about each team! Definitely brushing up on my Horns knowledge, that’s for sure.

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The 1929 Longhorns finished 5-2-2, but that record doesn’t begin to tell the story. For the first half of the season, Texas was virtually untouchable. The Longhorns opened the year with five consecutive shutout victories over St. Edward’s, Centenary, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Rice. Through five games, Texas had outscored opponents 120-0 and had not allowed a single point. Five games. Five wins. Five shutouts. That’s one of the most dominant starts in program history. Texas allowed only 28 points all season, an improvement from the 32 points surrendered by the 1928 Southwest Conference championship team. In fact, over the two-year span of 1928 and 1929, the Longhorns allowed just 60 total points in 18 games. Even more impressive? Only two opponents scored on Texas all season. TCU managed 15 points in a 15-12 victory, and Texas A&M scored 13 points in the season finale. That’s it. Officially, Texas recorded five shutout victories. Unofficially, the Longhorns held seven of their nine opponents scoreless when you include back-to-back 0-0 ties against SMU and Baylor. Seven of nine opponents failed to score a single point against Texas. Modern fans will never see another season quite like it. The strangest part of the year is how dramatically the season changed after the 5-0 start. Texas went from outscoring opponents 120-0 through five games to going 0-2-2 over its final four contests. The Longhorns played consecutive scoreless ties against SMU and Baylor before falling to TCU and Texas A&M to close the year. Despite the disappointing finish, the season still featured one of the most notable wins of the era. Texas defeated Oklahoma 21-0 in Dallas as the rivalry resumed after a multi-year hiatus. What would eventually become one of college football’s greatest rivalries returned to the schedule in 1929. 1929 Schedule & Results • St. Edward’s - W 13-0 • Centenary - W 20-0 • at Arkansas - W 27-0 • Oklahoma - W 21-0 • Rice - W 39-0 • at SMU - T 0-0 • Baylor - T 0-0 • TCU - L 12-15 • at Texas A&M - L 0-13 Seven opponents never scored. Nearly 100 years later, that’s still hard to comprehend.

As we continue the countdown to the 2026 Texas football season, today’s spotlight falls on one of the premier defensive line numbers in Longhorn history: No. 98. 1. Brian Orakpo (2005-08) Few defensive players in Texas history can match what Brian Orakpo accomplished in burnt orange. The Houston native capped his career with one of the greatest individual seasons ever by a Longhorn defender in 2008, earning unanimous All-American honors while sweeping some of college football’s most prestigious awards. Orakpo won the Nagurski Trophy, Lombardi Award and Ted Hendricks Award while also being named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He finished his Texas career with 132 tackles, 38 tackles for loss and 22 sacks and was a member of the 2005 national championship team. When discussing the greatest defensive ends in school history, Orakpo’s name is always near the top of the list. 2. Tony Brackens (1992-95) Before Orakpo, there was Tony Brackens. One of the most dominant defensive players of the Southwest Conference era, Brackens earned Consensus All-American honors in 1995 and was a three-time First-Team All-SWC selection. Brackens finished his Texas career with 24 sacks and played a major role in the Longhorns’ final Southwest Conference championship. His combination of power, athleticism and production helped launch a lengthy NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he became one of the franchise’s all-time great defenders. He remains one of the most underrated stars in Texas football history. 3. Moro Ojomo (2018-22) Moro Ojomo may not have the trophy case of Orakpo or Brackens, but he did have an impact A five-year Longhorn who appeared in 50 career games, Ojomo became a key leader during Texas’ climb back into national contention under Steve Sarkisian. His leadership, toughness and steady play helped lay the foundation for the program’s resurgence. Ojomo was a multi-year starter, helped Texas win the 2022 Alamo Bowl and was part of the roster that launched the Longhorns back into the College Football Playoff era before moving on to the NFL. No. 98 has been home to some outstanding defensive linemen over the years. Now it’s your turn: Who is the greatest Longhorn to ever wear No. 98? Who is your favorite?

So close. They did make A&M burn through some pitching though!

Told yall they don’t make it to CWS.

I’m not speaking for Bobby, but he pays to advertise his law firm not his politics. He’s not having us read ads to support political measures or candidates. What he does on his personal account on social media is his business.

We still hating on Schloss for not taking the SEC Tournament seriously and “momentum” or…..?

You ain't woofin.

Pitching for HC will be senior Jayden Wywoda. In the Crusaders conference tournament, Wywoda threw 122 pitches that Monday, then followed that up with 74 pitches just two days later. He's durable, that's for sure. He's boasting a 3.76 ERA on the season.

We continue our countdown series, where every day from now until kickoff we take a look back at the Texas team that matches the countdown number. Today, that means the 1928 Texas Longhorns. The 1928 season was one of the most important years in Texas football history, and not just because the Longhorns won the Southwest Conference championship. This was the first Texas team to wear the darker burnt orange uniforms that would eventually become the iconic Texas Orange look fans know today. Before that, the brighter orange jerseys had a tendency to fade badly over time, leading to opposing fans jokingly calling Texas the “yellow bellies.” Head coach Clyde Littlefield wanted a tougher, darker shade that held up better. Texas finished 7-2 overall, won the SWC championship, outscored opponents 122-32, allowed just 32 total points all season, and posted five shutouts in nine games. They also closed the season like champions, shutting out Baylor, TCU and Texas A&M in three straight games to secure the conference crown. And here’s another piece that makes 1928 special: it helped preserve the sound of Texas football history. In May of that year, members of the Longhorn Band and the University Men’s Chorus traveled to San Antonio to make what are considered the earliest known recordings of “The Eyes of Texas” and “Texas Taps,” later known as “Texas Fight.” The songs were pressed onto a Victor 78 rpm record just days after the 25th anniversary of “The Eyes of Texas.” So in a lot of ways, 1928 helped shape both the look and the sound of Texas football. 99 days out.

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We are officially 99 days away from Texas football. That means the countdown to kickoff is on. Every day from now until the season opener, we’ll take a look at some of the best Longhorns to wear the corresponding number. When you talk about No. 99 in Texas history, the conversation starts with Steve “Mongo” McMichael. McMichael was an absolute monster on the Forty Acres. A two-time All-American at Texas, a two-time All-SWC selection, the 1979 team MVP, and later a College Football Hall of Famer and Pro Football Hall of Famer. Tony DeGrate has a very real case to be near the top of this list. He was a consensus All-American in 1984, won the Lombardi Award, was a two-time All-SWC pick and put together one of the most ridiculous defensive seasons in school history. His 1984 season included a Texas single-season record 123 solo tackles. Roy Miller was a force in the middle of that Texas defense in the 2000s. He played in 49 games, finished with 138 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and 44 pressures, earned first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2008 and was the Defensive MVP of the Fiesta Bowl. Keondre Coburn also deserves mention. A multi-year starter, a 51-game Longhorn, second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2022, and one of the key interior defensive linemen as Texas started building back toward being Texas again. Who is your favorite? Who is the best to ever wear it? Ninety-nine days until kickoff. Ninety-nine days until Texas football is back.

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We are officially 100 days away from Texas football. Since there obviously isn’t a No. 100 walking around on past Texas rosters or this year’s roster, we’re using today as the official kickoff point for the countdown. Starting tomorrow, we’ll begin counting down from 99 all the way to 0 by taking a look at some of the best and most interesting Longhorns to ever wear the number that matches the day. Some days will be obvious. Some will spark debate. Some will bring back names you haven’t thought about in years. And some will be a chance to learn a little more Texas football history along the way. The season is getting closer. 100 days out. Let the countdown begin. And as we draw closer and closer to the season, I must ask.... what excites you the most about this year? Is there a certain player or position group? Maybe a coach or a certain game?

We are officially 100 days away from Texas Football. So starting today, and every day from here until kickoff, we’re going to take a look back at the Texas team that matches the countdown number. Today, that means the 1927 Texas Longhorns. The 1927 team finished 6-2-1 in Clyde Littlefield’s first season as head coach. Texas outscored opponents 164-73, opened the year with a defense-led 103-12 scoring edge over its first five games, posted three shutouts, and held six of nine opponents to seven points or fewer. There are some pretty cool nuggets with this team, too. 1. Texas shut out a John Heisman-coached team. Rice’s head coach in 1927 was John W. Heisman, and Texas beat Rice 27–0. Heisman retired from coaching after the 1927 season; the trophy that now bears his name was renamed in his honor in 1936. 2. One of Texas’ 1927 All-SWC players helped create Chicago deep-dish pizza. Ike Sewell, Texas’ All-SWC guard, later became a successful Chicago businessman and is credited by Texas Athletics with creating Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. 3. This was right before Texas’ “true burnt orange” uniform history. Texas Athletics notes Sewell later started on the 1928 team that first wore true burnt orange, meaning the 1927 team sits right before that uniform-history milestone. 4. They played in a still-new Memorial Stadium. The stadium had been dedicated on Thanksgiving Day 1924 to honor the 198,520 Texans who fought in World War I and the 5,280 who died. So the 1927 team was playing in the early years of what eventually became DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. 5. The season ended against a monster A&M team. Texas A&M finished 8–0–1, won the SWC, outscored opponents 262–32, and beat Texas 28–7 on Thanksgiving at Kyle Field. The Schedule: