​The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and the Peach Bowl announced this week that Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian is among this year’s 20 names on its preseason watch list. The award honors the head coach of a team that achieves success on the gridiron while also emphasizing scholarship, leadership, and integrity—the three pillars of the legendary Bobby Dodd coaching philosophy that guide the foundation’s mission.
What They’re Saying About the Longhorns
Austin American-Statesman: Another heartbreak as the Vols fall 7-5 despite Leighann Goode’s first home run.
Dallas Morning News: Texas Tech’s McGuire doubles down on his desire to immediately renew the rivalry with Texas.
247Sports: The First Word: It’s Sean Miller’s time to capture the Final Four appearance that’s eluded him for 22 years.
247Sports: 2026 MLB Draft: What to expect for Texas baseball players and signees.
247Sports: The Insider: Kobe Black’s look at safety and the mission he’s on to have a breakout season in 2026.
Inside Texas: Deep Dive: Muschamp’s defense, Sark’s offense, and an Ohio State matchup.
ICYMI in Burnt Orange Nation
Five-star PF Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas, reclassifies to 2026.
UCLA transfer OF Payton Brennan commits to Texas.
USA Volleyball selects four Texas players to the Women’s U21 National Team.
Recruiting Roundup
Dallas Morning News: Top recruit John Meredith III’s eligibility appeal denied after North Crowley transfer.
247Sports: Commitment from forward Marcus Spears Jr. makes Texas a Final Four contender in the 2026-27 season.
247Sports: Five midsummer recruiting storylines from the Midlands Region.
Inside Texas: Texas now boasts the No. 6-ranked 2026 recruiting class thanks to Marcus Spears Jr.
Inside Texas: Marcus Spears Jr.: “I made up my mind two years ago I was going to Texas.”
Inside Texas: California intel: Some fresh buzz on top 2027 players through the summer.
SEC Showdown
Austin American-Statesman: Why Texas football has found consistent success and Texas A&M hasn’t, per Mack Brown.
Rock M Nation: Top Ten Opposing Players: Arch Manning and Jelani McDonald.
And The Valley Shook: Will LSU repeat last year’s win against Clemson?
Rocky Top Talk: Tennessee reveals Adidas ‘dark mode’ look.
Roll ‘Bama Roll: Who had the best year in college sports for 2025–2026?
A Sea Of Blue: UK paying Mitch Barnhart $3.2 million in a retirement settlement and giving him a part-time job.
What We’re Reading
SB Nation: 2026 World Cup Golden Boot: Most goals, standings.
SB Nation: What’s the greatest sports comeback you’ve ever witnessed?
SB Nation: Kawhi Leonard to Raptors trade on hold until NBA finishes cap circumvention investigation.
News Across Longhorn Nation and Beyond
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