2008 Texas Longhorns football team

American college football season July 2012 February 2026 2008 Texas Longhorns Texas Longhorns logo.svg 150 Big 12 Conference South Big 12 3 4 12–1 7–1 Mack Brown 11th Greg Davis 11th Spread Will Muschamp 1st 4–3 Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium(Capacity: 94,113) Big 12 South Division co-championFiesta Bowl champion Fiesta Bowl W 24–21 vs. Ohio State right|thumb|The 2008 Longhorns take the field on opening day. The 2008 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Mack Brown, and played their home games in Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, which during 2006–2008 was undergoing renovations to improve older sections as well as to add extra seating capacity.Haurwitz, Ralph K.M. 1998 UT stadium expansion to include renewed emphasis on veterans Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/02/10texstadium.html January 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070101163406/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/02/10texstadium.html January 1, 2007 The team entered the season ranked 10th in the USA Today Coaches' Poll. They won their first four games to rise to number 5 in the national rankings. Texas began Big 12 Conference play on October 4, 2008 with a trip to Boulder, Colorado and a win over the Colorado Buffaloes. On October 11, 2008 they upset the number-one ranked Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl, in Dallas, Texas, in the 103rd Red River Shootout and Texas moved into the number-one spot in the polls the next day. One week later, defending the number-one ranking in a home game for the first time since 1977, the Longhorns beat the number-eleven ranked Missouri Tigers. The following day, Texas was ranked #1 in the first Bowl Championship Series (BCS) rankings released during the 2008 season. The next week, the Longhorns beat previously undefeated Oklahoma State, who were ranked #6 in the BCS at the time. Texas lost a close road game against Texas Tech, who were undefeated at 8–0 and ranked #5 in the BCS ranking. As a result, the Longhorns fell to #7 in the Coach's poll while the Red Raiders rose to #3. Texas fell to #4 in the BCS Standings, keeping alive the possibility they could still play for the national championship if other top teams stumble. Next, the Longhorns won a home game against Baylor and a road-game against Kansas, who were previously ranked but had fallen out of the polls since losing to Texas Tech. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech, which returned Texas to a #2 ranking in the BCS and created a three-way tie (Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma) in the Big 12 South. The final regular-season opponent for Texas was in-state rival Texas A&M, part of the Lone Star Showdown. The Longhorns won 49–9, the largest margin of victory in the rivalry in 110 years. Despite this victory, Oklahoma moved past Texas in the BCS rankings. The three-way tie was resolved by the fifth tie-breaker so Oklahoma advanced to the Big 12 Championship instead of Texas. This was controversial since Texas had beaten both Oklahoma and Missouri (the Big 12 North champion) during the regular season. Texas finished out the season with a 24-21 win over Ohio State in the 2009 Fiesta Bowl. Before the season right|thumb|The North end zone after stadium expansion, shown during the summer prior to the 2008 season right|thumb|The new North end zone entry gate is shown as it appeared on the morning of the season opener against FAU. The Longhorns have enjoyed considerable success in recent seasons. Mack Brown's Longhorns won at least 10 games in each of the previous 7 seasons (2001–2007); that is the longest active streak in the nation. The 2004 team had the first Bowl Championship Series win for any Texas teamhttp://texas.scout.com/2/336787.html Hollywood ending! College Football News Frisbie, Bill January 2, 2006 September 14, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070814120551/http://texas.scout.com/2/336787.html August 14, 2007 dead and the 2005 team won the National Championship (the fourth for the Texas football program).https://www.ncaa.org/champadmin/ia_football_past_champs.html Past Division I-A Football National Champions National Collegiate Athletic Association January 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070122031313/http://www.ncaa.org/champadmin/ia_football_past_champs.html January 22, 2007 The 2006 team finished with 10 wins, 3 losses, including a victory in the 2006 Alamo Bowl. They received a final-ranking of 13th in the nation by both the Associated Press AP Poll and the USA Today Coaches' Pollhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings 2006 College Football Rankings - Week 17 ESPN January 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070125103700/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/rankingsindex January 25, 2007 live Texas entered the 2007 season ranked third in the all-time list of both total wins and winning percentage.https://www.ncaa.org/library/records/football/football_records_book/2007/2007_d1_football_records_book.pdf All-Time Team Won-Lost Records National Collegiate Athletic Association Fall 2007 October 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070930220759/http://www.ncaa.org/library/records/football/football_records_book/2007/2007_d1_football_records_book.pdf September 30, 2007http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/doc_lib/fb_notes_082806.pdf Texas - Game 1 University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics October 22, 2006 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070809094639/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/doc_lib/fb_notes_082806.pdf August 9, 2007 mdy March 2016 The 2007 team was ranked in the Top 10 by numerous pre-season polls. For instance, a pre-season ranking by ESPN writer Mark Schlabach had the Longhorns ranked eighth;Schlabach Mark Booty could return Trojans to No. 1 ranking ESPN January 11, 2007 https://www.espn.com/college-football/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=2725188 January 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070123142343/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=2725188 January 23, 2007 live Rivals.com had them at ninth.McClellan Mark Rivals.com 2007 Preseason Top 25 ESPN January 9, 2007 http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=627579 January 18, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070116144955/http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=627579 January 16, 2007 dead mdy College Football Newshttp://cfn.scout.com/2/609740.html CFN 2007 Pre-Preseason Rankings - Top 25 College Football News January 14, 2007 January 23, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070127160922/http://cfn.scout.com/2/609740.html January 27, 2007 dead and Real Football 3652007 Preseason Rankings, National Title Contenders - No. 1 to No. 25 http://cfn.scout.com/2/609740.html Scout January 16, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070117230420/http://cfn.scout.com/2/609740.html January 17, 2007 dead both had Texas ranked third in the pre-season. The Longhorns came into the season ranked fourth in both the Coaches' Pollhttp://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2007/08/03/longhorns_ranked_fourth_in_coaches_poll.html Longhorns ranked fourth in coaches poll Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises August 3, 2007 August 3, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070929121903/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2007/08/03/longhorns_ranked_fourth_in_coaches_poll.html September 29, 2007 mdy and AP Poll.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/shared-gen/ap/General_College_Sports_News/FBC_College_FB_Poll.html USC Is No. 1 in AP Top 25 College Poll Associated Press Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises Russo, Ralph August 19, 2007 August 19, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070822025621/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/shared-gen/ap/General_College_Sports_News/FBC_College_FB_Poll.html August 22, 2007 Texas started out 4–0, but with sloppy playing, edging out 4 unranked teams. Texas came particularly close to being upset when the beat unranked UCF, 38–35. Texas then suffered losses to Kansas State (41–21) and Oklahoma (28–21). Texas then surged back, winning five games in a row. At 9–2, they were poised to gain a BCS bowl berth. However, a 30–38 loss to Texas A&M dashed these hopes. The Longhorns finished the season 10–3 with a victory in the 2007 Holiday Bowl.http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/12/12/BreakingNews/Texas.Wins.Holiday.Bowl-3145548.shtml Texas wins Holiday Bowl - Longhorns blow out Sun Devils in San Diego Treon, Ricky The Daily Texan University of Texas at Austin December 28, 2007 December 31, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080613202302/http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/12/12/BreakingNews/Texas.Wins.Holiday.Bowl-3145548.shtml June 13, 2008 mdy http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071228-9999-1s28hbnotes.html McCoy and Orakpo take MVP trophies Carter, Bill The San Diego Union-Tribune Copley Press December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080613212348/http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071228-9999-1s28hbnotes.html June 13, 2008 mdy http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071228-9999-7s28holiday.html Horns have a ball - Texas rides record-breaking first quarter to high-scoring rout of Arizona State Schrotenboer, Brent The San Diego Union-Tribune Copley Press December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080613212403/http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071228-9999-7s28holiday.html June 13, 2008 http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071228-9999-1s28quarters.html Highlights by quarter Carter, Bill The San Diego Union-Tribune Copley Press December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080613212358/http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071228-9999-1s28quarters.html June 13, 2008 https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=273610251&period=0 (11) Arizona State 34, (19) Texas 52 – Complete Play-by-Play ESPN December 27, 2007 December 29, 2007http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/sullivan/20071228-9999-1s28sullivan.html Blooper of Year: Brown's stepson makes colossal goof Sullivan, Tim The San Diego Union-Tribune Copley Press December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080613212408/http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/sullivan/20071228-9999-1s28sullivan.html June 13, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=273610251 McCoy fumbles four times, but Texas still routs Arizona State in Holiday Bowl ESPN December 27, 2007 December 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071231053327/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=273610251 December 31, 2007 deadHoliday Bowl broadcast Musburger, Brent ESPN December 27, 2007http://www.azcentral.com/sports/asu/articles/1227asufoot1228.html Texas dominates ASU The Arizona Republic Phoenix Metcaffe, Jeff December 28, 2007 December 30, 2007http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/canepa/20071228-9999-1s28canepa.html Un-Holiday Bowl end as 'Horns hook, line, sink 'em Canepa, Nick The San Diego Union-Tribune Copley Press December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080613212338/http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/canepa/20071228-9999-1s28canepa.html June 13, 2008 http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071228-9999-1s28hbrail.html Holiday Bowl highlights The San Diego Union-Tribune Copley Press December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080613212353/http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071228-9999-1s28hbrail.html June 13, 2008 http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/12/28/1228texthird.html Longhorns report - The (sometimes warped) view from the press box Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080106103159/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/12/28/1228texthird.html January 6, 2008http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/12/28/1228texscoring.html Longhorns Report – Texas 52, Arizona State 34 – Scoring Summary Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080106103154/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/12/28/1228texscoring.html January 6, 2008http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/12/28/1228texside2.html Brown's stepson made bizarre appearance - Sideline incident momentarily changed game's momentum Cantu, Rick Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071231094632/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/12/28/1228texside2.html December 31, 2007http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/12/28/1228texfoot.html Texas wins wild Holiday Bowl - Weird play involving Brown's stepson doesn't stop Longhorns Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071231093603/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/12/28/1228texfoot.html December 31, 2007http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/12/28/1228bohls.html Better late than never - Solid win shows what Longhorns could've been Bohls, Kirk Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071231093558/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/12/28/1228bohls.html December 31, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/drivechart?gameId=273610251 (11) Arizona State 34, (19) Texas 52 – Drive summaries ESPN December 27, 2007 December 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20080116132725/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/drivechart?gameId=273610251 January 16, 2008 deadhttp://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/5407950.html One Holiday to remember - Texas overcomes bizarre interference by Brown's stepson in 52-34 victory Duarte, Josheph Houston Chronicle Hearst Corporation December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071229181845/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/5407950.html December 29, 2007 deadhttp://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071228-9999-1s28hbhist.html Holiday Bowl game history The San Diego Union-Tribune Copley Press December 28, 2007 December 29, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080613212343/http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071228-9999-1s28hbhist.html June 13, 2008 The Longhorns were ranked tenth in the final AP pollhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings?seasonYear=2007&weekNumber=1&seasonType=3&pollId=1 2007 NCAA Football Rankings - Final - Associated Press ESPN January 8, 2008 and in the USA Today Coaches' Poll.https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings?seasonYear=2007&weekNumber=1&seasonType=3&pollId=2 2007 NCAA Football Rankings - Final - Coaches Poll ESPN January 8, 2008 Five Longhorns were selected in the 2008 NFL draft: Limas Sweed (53rd pick), Jamaal Charles (73rd), Jermichael Finley (91st), Tony Hills (130th), and Frank Okam (151st).http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=40&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=3780&change_well_id=2 Five Longhorns chosen in 2008 NFL Draft University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics April 27, 2008 May 10, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080507042604/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=40&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=3780&change_well_id=2 May 7, 2008 dead mdy March 2016 In addition, Brandon Foster, Marcus Griffin, Nate Jones and Derek Lokey agreed to sign free-agent contracts with NFL teams.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=40&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=3781&change_well_id=2 Four Longhorns to sign NFL free-agent contracts April 28, 2008 May 10, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080503031351/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=40&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=3781&change_well_id=2 May 3, 2008 University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics dead mdy March 2016 Both Jamaal Charles and Jermichael Finley skipped their senior year in order to enter the NFL early. The loss of Charles was a particularly hard blow to the team. Despite skipping his senior year, Charles ranks fourth on the list of total rushing yards by a UT player, behind Ricky Williams, Cedric Benson, and Earl Campbell, with 3,328 yards. Williams and Campbell each won the Heisman Trophy in their senior seasons. With Charles' departure, quarterback Colt McCoy becomes the leading returning rusher for the Longhorns.https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3177593 Charles leaving school to enter NFL draft ESPN January 2, 2008 January 3, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080105025650/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/news/story?id=3177593 January 5, 2008 live Tight end Jermichael Finley also declared he would forgo his senior season to enter the NFL.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/01/08//0108texfoot.html Finley bolts Horns for shot at NFL - TE is second high-profile offensive star to leave team in as many weeks Halliburton, Suzanne Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises January 8, 2008 January 8, 2008May 2016 medicmedic Texas entered the 2008 season ranked number 11 in the AP Pollhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings?pollId=1 2008 NCAA Football Rankings - Preseason August 16, 2008 August 16, 2008 ESPN Associated Press https://web.archive.org/web/20080819084950/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/rankings?pollId=1 August 19, 2008 live and number 10 in the Coaches' Poll.https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings?pollId=2&weekNumber=1&seasonYear=2008 2008 NCAA Football Rankings - Preseason August 1, 2008 August 1, 2008 ESPN Facilities and equipment Following the final home game of 2006, construction workers demolished the north end of Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. This section was rebuilt to make the lowest seats closer to the field while adding luxury boxes and an upper-deck.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/25/25texnotes.html Longhorns notebook - Holiday Bowl loves Aggies Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 24, 2006 November 25, 2006 May 2016 medicmedic The lower deck of the expansion was completed for 2007, and the upper deck and remaining renovations were ready for 2008. The modifications put the north end-zone seats thirty yards closer to the field of play. This results in several game day changes, such as Smokey the Cannon moving to the south end-zone near Bevo.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/01/0901stadium.html Face of change at UT's stadium - Time for kickoff, but scramble isn't over for Horns' construction chief Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises Maher, John September 1, 2007 September 1, 2007May 2016 medicmedic Texas worked with Bluetooth SIG to deploy Bluetooth kiosks throughout the stadium. These kiosks will broadcast free game-day information to Bluetooth-enabled cell-phones in the stands.http://www.statesman.com/business/content/business/stories/technology/08/31/0901bluetooth.html Bluetooth group stages wireless demonstration at Longhorn games Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises Ladendorf, Kirk September 1, 2007 September 1, 2007May 2016 medicmedic For the second straight year in 2006–2007, Texas merchandise products were the top-selling products among clients of Collegiate Licensing Company.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/16/0816royalties.html Texas repeats as national champion in merchandising - UT sells more gear than Notre Dame, Florida and everyone else Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises August 16, 2007 August 19, 2007 https://archive.today/20120914133609/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/16/0816royalties.html September 14, 2012 Coaches In 2007, the University of Texas Board of Regents voted unanimously to raise head coach Mack Brown's salary by $300,000. This brings his annual compensation to $2.81 million and keeps him among the five highest paid coaches in the sport. The package also includes up to $3 million in bonuses, including "$100,000 if he wins the Big 12 Championship and $450,000 if he wins this year's national championship, as well as bonuses based on the percent of players who graduate."http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/08/29/TopStories/Mack-Browns.Raise.Approved.By.Ut.Regents-2941770.shtml Mack Brown's raise approved by UT regents Collier, Kiah The Daily Texan University of Texas at Austin Texas Student Media August 29, 2007 August 30, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070831045037/http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/08/29/TopStories/Mack-Browns.Raise.Approved.By.Ut.Regents-2941770.shtml August 31, 2007 dead mdy Brown's contract is good through the 2016 season and includes buy-out clauses should another school attempt to hire Brown. Greg Davis is the team's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach; As of 2008 Davis is in his eleventh season at Texas.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=32&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=1329&change_well_id=2 Coaching Staff University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics September 4, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080115120027/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=32&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=1329&change_well_id=2 January 15, 2008 March 2016 In 2007, Duane Akina was the defensive co-coordinator along with Larry Mac Duff.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/01//0901texfoot.html https://archive.today/20120910134606/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/01//0901texfoot.html dead September 10, 2012 The main man - Akina rises to role as Brown's top defensive lieutenant Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises Halliburton, Suzanne September 1, 2007 September 1, 2007 Mac Duff left Texas at the end of the 2007 season and Akina was demoted to "Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Backs".http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/01/05/0105texfoot.html Muschamp to lead Texas defense - Brown hauls in highly regarded coach for $425,000 Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises Halliburton, Suzanne January 5, 2008 January 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080217000117/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/01/05/0105texfoot.html February 17, 2008 dead http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=32&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=1329&change_well_id=2 Coaching staff University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics January 8, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080115120027/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=32&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=1329&change_well_id=2 January 15, 2008 dead March 2016 The Longhorns hired Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator; he will also coach linebackers in 2008.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=32&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=3551&change_well_id=2 Will Muschamp University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics January 8, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080107093331/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s= January 7, 2008 March 2016 Muschamp was previously defensive coordinator at Auburn and will make a $425,000 salary at Texas. Running backs coach Ken Rucker transferred to a newly created position with the athletic department where he will act as a liaison to high school athletic programs. On January 16, 2008 Texas replaced Rucker by hiring former Texas quarterback Major Applewhite.http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/bohls/entries/2008/01/16/applewhite_acce.html Applewhite accepts job Bohls, Kirk Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises January 16, 2008 January 16, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080119101947/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/bohls/entries/2008/01/16/applewhite_acce.html January 19, 2008 dead On November 18, 2008, The University of Texas announced that Will Muschamp would eventually succeed Mack Brown as head football coach. They agreed in principle to increase Muschamp's salary to $900,000. There was no timetable set for Brown's departure, and both Brown and UT said they expected Brown to stay a long time.Muschamp to succeed Brown as Texas head coach http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/index.html Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 18, 2008 November 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081113154742/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/index.html November 13, 2008 live Austin American-Statesman commentator Kirk Bohls stated, "Muschamp's ascension conveys to fans and recruits that Texas values what it has now as one of the elite programs in the country and wants to maintain. This smart, bold move should bring coaching stability, sustained recruiting and possibly expanded recruiting into the Southeast and a continued framework for success."http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/19/1119bohls.html Where there's a Will - Texas lands great successor Bohls, Kirk Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 19, 2008 November 19, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101216191505/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/19/1119bohls.html December 16, 2010 Schedule 2008 Central August 30 6:00 p.m. w y 11 Florida Atlantic Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX FSN PPV 52–10 98,053A A September 6 9:15 p.m. w y y 10 UTEP Sun Bowl Stadium El Paso, TX ESPN2 42–13 53,415B B September 20 6:00 p.m. w y 7 Rice rivalry Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX FSN 52–10 97,201 September 27 2:30 p.m. w y 7 ArkansasC C rivalry Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX ABC 52–10 97,833 October 4 6:00 p.m. w y 5 Colorado Folsom Field Boulder, CO FSN 38–14 53,927 October 11 11:00 a.m. w y 5 Oklahoma 1 Red River Rivalry) (College GameDay Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX ABC 45–35 92,182D D October 18 7:00 p.m. w 1 Missouri 11 College GameDay Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX ABC 56–31 98,383E E October 25 2:30 p.m. w 1 Oklahoma State 7 Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX ABC 28–24 98,518F F November 1 7:00 p.m. l y 1 Texas Tech 7 Battle for the Chancellor's Spurs) (College GameDay Jones AT&T Stadium Lubbock, TX ABC 33–39 56,333G Ghttps://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=283062641 Box Score: (1) Texas 33, (7) Texas Tech 39 ESPN November 1, 2008 November 2, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081201135810/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=283062641 December 1, 2008 live November 8 11:00 a.m. w 5 Baylor rivalry Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX FSN 45–21 97,715 November 15 11:30 a.m. w y 4 Kansas Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS FSN 35–7 51,930 November 27 7:00 p.m. w 4 Texas A&M rivalry Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX ESPN 49–9 98,621H H January 5, 2009 7:00 p.m. w y y 3 Ohio State 10 Fiesta Bowl University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale, AZ FOX 24–21 72,047 The primary source of schedule, attendance and box score information is the MackBrown-TexasFootball website. Radio broadcast of Texas Longhorns football games is available on XM Satellite Radio channel 241.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/tex-m-footbl-sched.html 2008 Schedule University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081210103051/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/tex-m-footbl-sched.html December 10, 2008 dead mdy March 2016 A ADenotes the largest crowd to watch a football game in the state of Texas, at a Big12 Conference Stadium, or in the Southwest region.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/31/0831texnotes.html Longhorn football notes - Horns smash state, stadium record for attendance Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises August 31, 2008 September 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110607145305/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/31/0831texnotes.html June 7, 2011 dead mdy-all B BDenotes the largest crowd ever for the Sun Bowl Stadium.http://elpasotimes.typepad.com/turnuptheorange/ UTEP vs. Texas. It's game week; it's on! El Paso Times September 7, 2008 September 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080906190151/http://elpasotimes.typepad.com/turnuptheorange/ September 6, 2008 dead mdy-all C COriginally scheduled for September 13, 2008, moved to September 27 due to Hurricane Ike.Trubow Alex http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/09/10/texasarkansas_p.html Texas-Arkansas postponed until Sept. 27 Austin American Statesman Cox Enterprises September 10, 2008 September 11, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080913235210/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/09/10/texasarkansas_p.html September 13, 2008 mdy-allhttp://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091008aae.html Texas-Arkansas game postponed University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics September 10, 2008 September 11, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080913224619/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091008aae.html September 13, 2008 D DDenotes the largest crowd in the history of the Red River Shootout. E EDenotes the largest crowd to watch a football game in the state of Texas or at a Big12 Conference Stadium (beating record set at DKR earlier in 2008). F FDenotes the largest crowd to watch a football game in the state of Texas or at a Big12 Conference Stadium (beating record set at DKR earlier in 2008). G GDenotes the largest crowd ever at Jones AT&T Stadium. H HDenotes the largest crowd to watch a football game in the state of Texas or at a Big12 Conference Stadium (beating record set at DKR earlier in 2008). 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings#USA Today Coaches' Poll 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings#BCS Ranking Players The Longhorns are led by junior Quarterback Colt McCoy, who was the starting quarterback for the Longhorns in 2006 and 2007. Rivals.com named McCoy one of the top-10 quarterbacks going into the 2007 seasonRivals.com's QB Power Rankings, CNNSI.com, April 2, 2007. and he also made the Athlon Sports first-team All Big 122007 Preview – Big12 edition Athlon Sports 2007 101 McCoy has been the subject of much discussion regarding his chances of winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy.http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/10/20/tebow_would_vot.html Tebow would vote for McCoy for Heisman Halliburton, Suzanne Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises October 20, 2008 November 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081024184311/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/10/20/tebow_would_vot.html October 24, 2008 dead mdy For now, McCoy has Tebow's Heisman vote USA Today Gannett Company October 21, 2008 7Chttps://www.espn.com/college-football/heisman/index Heisman Watch Gilmore, Rodney ESPN November 11, 2008 November 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081103172306/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/heisman/index November 3, 2008 livehttp://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/11/1111heisman.html Harrell keeps lead in Heisman poll Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 11, 2008 November 14, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110607153039/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/11/1111heisman.html June 7, 2011 dead mdy With the departure of running back Jamaal Charles for the 2008 NFL draft, McCoy became the leading returning rusher for the Longhorns. McCoy has continued to be leading rusher in 2008; through the first 11 games of the season he rushed for a net 527 yards. The leading running backs were Vondrell McGee (347 yards), Chris Ogbonnaya (333) and Cody Johnson (234), all of whom have played in all 11 games. Despite injuries limiting him to only five games,http://blogs.chron.com/longhorns/2008/10/texas_rb_whittakers_recovery_s.html https://archive.today/20120708000157/http://blogs.chron.com/longhorns/2008/10/texas_rb_whittakers_recovery_s.html dead July 8, 2012 Duarte, Joseph Texas RB Whittaker's recovery slow from knee injury Houston Chronicle Hearst Corporation October 22, 2008 November 18, 2008 freshman Foswhitt Whittaker rushed for 226 yards. McCoy had 3134 passing yards for a total of 3661 total yards of offense, which also led the team. The leading receivers through 11 games were Jordan Shipley (897 yards), Quan Cosby (872), Chris Ogbonnaya (458) and Lucas Hampton (428). The leading scorer was Hunter Lawrence, the place-kicker. He had made 9 of 11 field goal attempts and 52 of 52 extra points, for a total of 79 points contributed.http://texassports.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2008-2009/teamcume.html Texas - Cumulative Season Statistics University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics November 2008 November 18, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081025100329/http://texassports.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2008-2009/teamcume.html October 25, 2008 On defense, Roddrick Muckelroy led the team in tackles with 63 solo tackles and 39 assists. Brian Orakpo led the team in sacks, with 9 sacks for 79 yards. Ryan Palmer led the team in interceptions with 3, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Besides Whittaker, several other Longhorns missed playing time due to sickness or injury. Cosby and Orakpo were both injured in the game vs. Texas Tech.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/03/1103texfoot.html Loss, injuries leave many questions for Longhorns - Texas drops to No. 4 in BCS standings Trubow, Alan Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 3, 2008 November 18, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110607132102/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/03/1103texfoot.html June 7, 2011 Safety Blake Gideon suffered a head injuryhttps://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/big12/texas.htm/ Texas - Team Notes USA Today November 17, 2008 November 18, 2008 in the Kansas game but was expected to be healthy for the A&M game.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/17/1117texfoot.html Longhorns strengthen grip on third place in BCS Trubow, Alan Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 17, 2008 November 18, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071119193135/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/17/1117texfoot.html November 19, 2007 Cornerbacks Aaron Williams missed the Kansas game with the flu and cornerback Chykie Brown missed three games due to injury. Tight end Luke Tiemann missed the season due to an ACL injury.http://blogs.chron.com/longhorns/2008/09/texas_luke_tiemann_out_for_sea.html Texas' Luke Tiemann out for season with ACL injury Duarte, Joseph Houston Chronicle Hearst Corporation September 28, 2008 November 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081202145306/http://blogs.chron.com/longhorns/2008/09/texas_luke_tiemann_out_for_sea.html December 2, 2008 dead mdy-all Starting center Chris Hall missed time due to a knee sprain.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/13//1113texnotes.html Notebook: Longhorns lose starting center to knee injury Trubow, Alan Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 18, 2008 November 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110607153103/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/13//1113texnotes.html June 7, 2011 dead mdy-all One player was suspended, and another dismissed, for off-the-field infractions. Defensive tackle Lamarr Houston was suspended for one game (vs. UTEP) for driving under the influence.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/02/0902texfoot.html Lewis will be a full-time tackle - He'll step in for a suspended Lamarr Houston Halliburton, Suzanne Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises September 2, 2008 November 18, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080906173949/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/02/0902texfoot.html September 6, 2008 Back-up center Buck Burnette was dismissed from the team for posting a racially charged message on his Facebook page after the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States.http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2008/11/06/texas-c-buck-burnette-learns-why-racist-obama-facebook-updates-a/ Texas' Buck Burnette Learns Why Racist Obama Facebook Updates Are Dumb Brinson, Will FanHouse November 6, 2008 November 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081205013444/http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2008/11/06/texas-c-buck-burnette-learns-why-racist-obama-facebook-updates-a/ December 5, 2008 live Afterwards he issued an apology saying "That lack of judgment on my part has had devastating consequences. Those that know me understand that this is not a true reflection of my character. I sincerely apologize to everyone that I have offended. I have had the opportunity to apologize to my teammates and coaches and have received support from many of them in return."http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/texas/stories/110708dnspoutburnette.3da160e.html Ex-UT player Burnette offers apology for racial slur The Dallas Morning News November 6, 2008 November 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081210172643/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/texas/stories/110708dnspoutburnette.3da160e.html December 10, 2008 dead Burnette's dismissal coincided with the injury to Hall, so true freshman David Snow was called upon to start at center vs. Kansas. Jordan Shipley was a senior in 2008 but has requested an extra year of eligibility due to playing time missed due to injuries. On December 22, 2008, the NCAA granted Shipley's hardship request for a sixth season of eligibility.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/6177972.html NCAA grants Shipley a medical sixth year of eligibility Houston Chronicle Hearst Corporation December 22, 2008 2008-12-22 Roster Number Name Height(feet-inches) Weight (pounds) Class Position Hometown city (High School)1 Philip Payne 6-2 207 So.-SQ WR Garland, Texas (South Garland)1 Keenan Robinson 6-3 225 Fr.-RS LB Plano, Texas (Plano East)2 Sergio Kindle 6-4 239 Jr.-2L LB Dallas, Texas (Woodrow Wilson)2 Vondrell McGee 5-10 205 So.-1L RB Longview, Texas (Longview)3 Curtis Brown 6-1 182 So.-1L CB Gilmer, Texas (Gilmer)3 Chris Ogbonnaya 6-1 215 Sr.-2L RB Missouri City, Texas (Strake Jesuit)4 Aaron Williams 6-1 175 Fr.-HS DB Round Rock, Texas (McNeil)4 Dan Buckner 6-4 213 Fr.-HS WR Allen, Texas (Allen)5 Brandon Collins 6-0 170 So.-1L WR Brenham, Texas (Brenham)5 Ben Wells 6-1 195 Fr.-RS S Beaumont, Texas (Ozen)6 Mark Fisher* 5-8 160 Fr.-HS DB Carrollton, Texas (Hebron)6 Quan Cosby 5-11 200 Sr.-3L WR Mart, Texas (Mart)6 Justin Tucker 6-1 175 Fr.-HS PK Austin, Texas (Westlake)7 John Chiles 6-2 215 So.-1L QB Dallas, Texas (Summitt)7 Deon Beasley 5-10 175 Jr.-2L CB Orange, Texas (West Orange Stark)8 Chykie Brown 6-1 185 So.-1L CB Houston, Texas (North Shore)8 Jordan Shipley 6-0 190 Sr.-2L WR Burnet, Texas (Burnet)9 Malcolm Williams 6-3 218 Fr.-RS WR Garland, Texas (Garland)11 Jared Norton 6-3 230 Jr.-2L LB Rowlett, Texas (Rowlett)11 James Kirkendoll 5-11 175 So.-1L WR Round Rock, Texas (Round Rock)12 Colt McCoy 6-3 210 Jr.-2L QB Tuscola, Texas (Jim Ned)12 Earl Thomas 5-10 195 Fr.-RS S Orange, Texas (West Orange Stark)13 Ryan Palmer 5-10 186 Sr.-3L CB Arlington, Texas (Bowie)13 Ahmard Howard 6-4 248 Fr.-RS DE Brenham, Texas (Brenham)14 Rocky Hamden 6-0 210 Fr.-RS S Stockton, CA (Weston Ranch)14 John Paul Floyd* 6-1 175 Fr.-HS QB Lubbock, Texas (Monterey)15 Trevor Walker* 6-2 195 So.-SQ QB Mount Pleasant, Texas (Mount Pleasant)15 Hunter Lawrence 6-0 185 Jr.-2L K Boerne, Texas (Boerne)16 Ian Harris 6-4 250 Fr.-RS TE San Antonio, Texas (Churchill)16 Ford Lakin* 6-1 195 Fr.-HS QB Houston, Texas (Klein Forest)17 Trevor Gerland 6-2 195 Jr.-1L P Katy, Texas (Cinco Ranch)17 Sherrod Harris 6-3 215 So.-SQ QB Arlington, Texas (Bowie)18 Emmanuel Acho 6-2 220 Fr.-HS LB Dallas, Texas (St. Mark's)18 Josh Marshall 6-4 235 So.-SQ TE Arlington, Texas (Martin)19 Blaine Irby 6-3 235 So.-1L TE Camarillo, California (St. Bonaventure)19 Ishie Oduegwu 5-10 206 Jr.-2L S Denton, Texas (Ryan)21 Blake Gideon 6-1 197 Fr.-HS S Leander, Texas (Leander)21 Michael Summerville* 5-11 165 Fr.-HS K Garland, Texas (Naaman Forest)23 Tre' Newton 6-0 193 Fr.-HS RB Southlake, Texas (Carroll)23 Christian Scott 6-1 205 Fr.-RS S Dallas, Texas (Skyline)24 Clark Ford* 5-10 185 Jr.-HS DB Richmond, Texas (B.F. Terry)24 Antwan Cobb 6-0 215 So.-1L RB Pflugerville, Texas (Pflugerville)25 Sam Walker* 6-0 175 Fr.-HS DB Mount Pleasant, Texas (Mount Pleasant)25 Jeremy Hills 6-0 187 Fr.-HS RB Houston, Texas (Alief Elsik)26 D.J. Monroe 5-9 165 Fr.-HS WR Angleton, Texas (Angleton)27 Martin Egwuagu* 5-10 190 Sr.-SQ DB Austin, Texas (LBJ)27 Nolan Brewster 6-2 210 Fr.-HS DB Denver, Colo. (Mullen)28 Foswhitt Whittaker 5-10 190 Fr.-RS RB Houston, Texas (Pearland)28 Ryan Zych* 5-10 175 Fr.-RS WR Plano, Texas (Plano East)29 Jorge Martinez*6-0 200 So.-SQDB Brownsville, Texas (St. Joseph Academy)30 Chris Wieland* 5-9 170 Sr.-SQ WR Cedar Park, Texas (Cedar Park)30 Ryan Roberson 5-10 226 Fr.-HS LB Brenham, Texas (Brenham)31 Cody Johnson 5-11 255 Fr.-RS RB Waller, Texas (Waller)31 Cody Hill* 5-10 175 Fr.-RS DB Lubbock, Texas (Monterey)32 Eddie Jones 6-3 255 So.-1L DE Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore)32 John Stell* 5-11 170 Fr.-RS WR Richmond, Texas (Strake Jesuit)33 Lamarr Houston 6-2 279 Jr.-2L DE Colorado Springs, Colo. (Doherty)37 Henry Melton 6-3 260 Sr.-3L DE Grapevine, Texas (Grapevine)38 Roddrick Muckelroy 6-2 235 Jr.-2L LB Hallsville, Texas (Hallsville)38 Levi Gage* 5-10 187 Sr.-SQ RB Caldwell, Texas (Caldwell)39 Ryan Bailey 6-2 205 Jr.-2L PK Austin, Texas (Anderson)40 Alex Spears* 5-6 190 Sr.-SQ FB Houston, Texas (Katy Taylor)41 Jamison Berryhill* 5-11 215 Fr.-HS FB Odessa, Texas (Permian)42 Dustin Earnest 6-3 233 So.-1L LB Texarkana, Texas (Texas)43 Chris Krychev* 6-2 250 Fr.-HS RB Danville, California (Monte Vista)43 Dravannti Johnson 6-2 220 Fr.-HS LB Nederland, Texas (Nederland)44 Rashad Bobino 5-11 230 Sr.-3L LB La Marque, Texas (La Marque)45 Nic Redwine 6-3 230 Sr.-1L DE Tyler, Texas (Lee)46 Aaron Smith* 6-2 220 Fr.-RS LB Palestine, Texas (Palestine)46 Drew Marcantonio* 6-1 205 Sr.-SQ FB Corpus Christi, Texas (Flour Bluff)47 John Gold* 6-3 210 So.-SQ P Palestine, Texas (Palestine)48 Jarrod Ochoa* 5-10 230 Jr.-SQ LB Abilene, Texas (Cooper)48 Alex Zumberge* 6-0 245 Fr.-RS DS Houston, Texas (Houston Christian)49 Luke Tiemann 6-2 240 Sr.-2L FB Pflugerville, Texas (Pflugerville)50 Milton Sampson* 6-2 235 Fr.-HS DE Galveston, Texas (Ball)52 Charlie Tanner 6-4 305 Jr.-2L OG Austin, Texas (Anderson)52 Cory Michner 6-0 215 Sr.-SQ DE St. Louis, Mo. (Ladue)53 Greg Smith 6-4 295 So.-1L TE/OT Montgomery, Texas (Montgomery)54 Mark Buchanan 6-6 295 Fr.-HS OL Austin, Texas (Austin)55 Rene Hinojosa* 6-2 255 Jr.-SQ DT Weslaco, Texas (Weslaco East)55 Cedric Dockery 6-4 315 Sr.-3L OG Garland, Texas (Lakeview Centennial)56 Tray Allen 6-5 310 So.-1L OT Grand Prairie, Texas (South Grand Prairie)57 Andrew Carroll* 6-3 300 So.-SQ OL Montgomery, Texas (Montgomery)58 William Harvey* 5-11 235 Jr.-1L DS Houston, Texas (Memorial)59 Chad Kugler* 6-2 220 Sr.-SQ LB Richardson, Texas (Berkner)63 Michael Huey 6-5 315 So.-1L OG Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore)64 Kyle Hix 6-7 320 So.-1L OT Aledo, Texas (Aledo)68 Drew Oldis* 6-4 285 So.-SQ OG Boerne, Texas (Boerne)71 Chris Hall 6-4 300 Jr.-2L OL Irving, Texas (Irving)72 Britt Mitchell 6-5 300 So.-1L OG Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore)74 Adam Ulatoski 6-8 302 Jr.-2L OT Southlake, Texas (Carroll)75 Steve Moore 6-5 300 So.-SQ OG Houston, Texas (Jersey Village)76 Aundre McGaskey 6-5 290 Fr.-RS OT La Marque, Texas (La Marque)77 Luke Poehlmann 6-7 257 Fr.-HS OL Brenham, Texas (Brenham)78 David Snow 6-4 300 Fr.-HS C/OG Gilmer, Texas (Gilmer)80 Daniel Orr* 6-0 186 Sr.-SQ WR Corsicana, Texas (Corsicana)81 Sam Acho 6-3 258 So.-1L DE Dallas, Texas (St. Mark's)81 C.A. Vergari* 6-3 205 Jr.-SQ WR Bronxville, N.Y. (Bronxville)82 Joseph Davis* 6-5 215 Fr.-HS WR Somerset, Texas (Somerset)83 Brock Fitzhenry 5-9 171 Fr.-HS WR Giddings, Texas (Giddings)84 DeSean Hales 5-11 175 Fr.-HS WR Klein, Texas (Oak)84 Foster Vimont* 6-4 230 Fr.-HS TE Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia (Stony Brook [N.Y.])85 D.J. Grant 6-3 210 Fr.-HS WR Austin, Texas (LBJ)86 Lucas Hampton 6-0 270 Sr.-3L TE Flower Mound, Texas (Flower Mound)87 Patrick McNamara* 6-4 200 Fr.-HS WR Lubbock, Texas (Monterey)88 Mac McWhorter* 6-4 250 Jr.-2L TE Austin, Texas (Westwood)89 William Ruefle* 6-2 243 Sr.-TR TE Mesquite, Texas (North Mesquite)91 Kheeston Randall 6-5 275 Fr.-HS DT Beaumont, Texas (Kelly)92 Ben Alexander 6-0 310 Jr.-2L DT Anderson, South Carolina (T.L. Hanna)93 Tyrell Higgins* 6-3 255 Fr.-RS DT Schertz, Texas (Clemens)94 Michael Wilcoxon 6-3 285 Fr.-RS DT Aledo, Texas (Aledo)95 Aaron Lewis 6-4 270 Sr.-3L DE Albuquerque, N.M. (La Cueva)96 Jarvis Humphrey 6-2 290 Fr.-HS DT Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill)97 Russell Carter 6-3 240 Fr.-RS DE Houston, Texas (Westbury)98 Brian Orakpo 6-4 260 Sr.-3L DE Houston, Texas (Lamar)99 Roy Miller 6-2 295 Sr.-3L DT Killeen, Texas (Shoemaker) Terms: Fr.=Freshman = a first year player So.=Sophomore = a second year player Jr.=Junior = a player in his third year Sr.=Senior = a player in his fourth year HS.=High School, a player just out of high school. A player can sit out a year, in which case they have a redshirt. 1L, 2L, 3L = number of years the player has lettered in football An * indicates that the player is a "walk-on" (a non-scholarship player) Source: http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tex-m-footbl-mtt.html#Numerical 2008 Roster University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics November 15, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081203204510/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tex-m-footbl-mtt.html December 3, 2008 dead Recruiting Texas signed 20 overall recruits for the 2008 recruiting class. Twelve 4-stars (DeSean Hales, Jarvis Humphrey, D.J. Monroe, Aaron Williams, Mark Buchanan, Dan Buckner, Nolan Brewster, Derrick "D.J." Grant, Jeremy Hills, Dravannti Johnson, Kheeston Randall and David Snow), seven 3-stars (Emmanuel Acho, Antoine Hicks, Tre' Newton, Luke Poehlmann, Ryan Roberson, Brock Fitzhenry and Justin Tucker) and two 2-star (Blake Gideon and Rocky Hamden) according to Rivals' recruiting service, and two 5-stars (Aaron Williams and Dan Buckner), eleven 4-stars (David Snow, Dravannti Johnson, Nolan Brewster, Jarvis Humphrey, DeSean Hales, Ryan Roberson, Derrick "D.J." Grant, Luke Poehlmann, D.J. Monroe, Jeremy Hills and Mark Buchanan), six 3-stars (Emmanuel Acho, Brock Fitzhenry, Kheeston Randall, Blake Gideon, Antoine Hicks and Tre' Newton) and one 2-star recruit (Justin Tucker), according to Scout's recruiting service. The class was ranked #14 on Rivals and #16 on Scout. Texas originally also received a commitment from Southlake Carroll quarterback Riley Dodge, son of former Longhorns quarterback Todd Dodge, but Riley Dodge later chose to decommit and headed to North Texas to play under his father.Vito Brett MacMahon Tim http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/sports/stories/DRC_RileyDodge_7-1.2e385867.html Gut feeling lead Riley Dodge to UNT Denton Record-Chronicle June 30, 2007 December 12, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091118030539/http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/sports/stories/DRC_RileyDodge_7-1.2e385867.html November 18, 2009 Texas was also in the run for the nation's top running back prospect, five-star Darrell Scott of Ventura, California. Scott, however, picked the Colorado Buffaloes over the Longhorns on National Signing Day.http://dailycamera.com/news/2008/feb/06/darrell-scott-picks-cu/ Darrell Scott picks CU Ringo Kyle Daily Camera Boulder February 6, 2008 December 12, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081020065158/http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2008/feb/06/darrell-scott-picks-cu/ October 20, 2008 Game summaries Florida Atlantic right|thumb|The exterior facade of the newly constructed north end zone seating as it appeared the morning of the 2008 season opener. 2008 Florida Atlantic Owls football team Florida Atlantic 0 10 0 0 #10 Texas 14 14 14 10 The 2008 game marks the first meeting between the Texas Longhorns and the Florida Atlantic Owls.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/all-time-record-teams.html All-Time Records vs. Opponents University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics December 7, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217163452/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/all-time-record-teams.html December 17, 2008 dead mdy Florida Atlantic first played football in 2001 and began playing football in the Sun Belt Conference in 2005. The 2007 Owls won their conference and went on to play in the 2007 New Orleans Bowl. That set a record for the shortest amount of time between a school starting college football and being invited to a bowl game. The Owls won the game 44–27.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=273550235 Memphis 27, Florida Atlantic 44 - Smith tosses 5 TDs as FAU secures first bowl game win ESPN December 21, 2007 January 1, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20071230125529/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=273550235 December 30, 2007 deadhttp://www.topix.net/content/trb/2007/12/smiths-5-td-passes-ensure-fau-win-in-first-bowl Smith's 5 TD passes ensure FAU win in first bowl Hutton, Ted South Florida Sun-Sentinel December 22, 2007 January 22, 2008 October 2010 H3llBot Texas began the season with a lack of experience in some positions, such as safety.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/29//0829texnotes.html https://archive.today/20120910094717/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/29//0829texnotes.html dead September 10, 2012 Notebook: Brown hopes young pups will bite Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises August 29, 2008 August 30, 2008 The Longhorns entered the week of the game with many questions still remaining about the starting roster. On the depth chart released to the media, eleven positions still did not have definite starters. Brown said that he might wait until 48 hours prior to kickoff to decide on key positions such as running back and fullback, and that he may decide on the punter based upon who looks best in pre-game warmups.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/26/0826texfoot.html Depth chart doesn't answer many questions - There still are 11 spots up for grabs for the Longhorns Halliburton, Suzanne Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises August 26, 2008 August 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110607144745/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/26/0826texfoot.html June 7, 2011 dead mdy-all Texas had one player listed on the injury list. Redshirt freshman running back Fozzy Whittaker suffered a knee injury August 16, 2008 and was listed as "questionable" to be able to play. He had been competing in the off-season for a starting spot with Vondrell McGee and Chris Ogbonnaya.Whittaker questionable http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/08/29/whittaker_quest.html Halliburton, Suzanne Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises August 29, 2008 August 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080902071245/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/08/29/whittaker_quest.html September 2, 2008 dead mdy-all Whittaker is a highly anticipated player for the Longhorns due to his holding the sixth best record for a Texas high school running back. The University of Texas retired former Texas quarterback Vince Young's jersey number 10 jersey during the pre-game ceremonies.http://www.texassports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=68&url_article_id=9267&url_subchannel_id=&change_well_id=2 Men's Athletics retires nine jersey numbers University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics July 18, 2008 July 19, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080615135801/http://www.texassports.com/index.php?s= June 15, 2008 They're retiring Superman's cape, but who's next? http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/30/0830bohls.html Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises August 30, 2008 August 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080901205449/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/30/0830bohls.html September 1, 2008 dead The morning of the game, Las Vegas casinos favored Texas by 24 points. The weather forecast called for a high of 94 °F °C and a 20% chance of rain.http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USTX0057?from=enhsearch_loc Today's weather for Austin, TX August 30, 2008 The Weather Channel August 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080830090215/http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USTX0057?from=enhsearch_loc August 30, 2008 live The attendance of 98,053 set a new record for the most people to see a football game in the state of Texas. left|thumb|The Longhorns on offense just outside the FAU goal-line. Texas kicked off to start the game and the kick went out of bounds for a penalty, an inauspicious beginning to the season. Due to rule changes for 2008 that gave FAU the ball on their 40-yard line. On the opening drive of the game, the Owls drove the ball 45 yards, including two completions from Rusty Smith to fullback Willie Rose and wide receiver Chris Bonner for 22 yards and 16 yards, respectively. However, inside the red zone, the drive came to a halt when the snap was botched by center David Matlock, resulting in a 21-yard fumble and turnover. The proceeding drive for the Owls also reached the red zone, but resulted in another turnover when Rusty Smith threw an interception to Texas freshman defensive back, Earl Thomas. The missed opportunities to turn successful drives into touchdowns set the tone of the game for the Owls, which would go on to turn into a blowout in favor of 10-ranked Texas. Junior quarterback and preseason Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, Rusty Smith threw for 253 yards and completed 15 of 31 pass attempts. Along with his interception, he threw a touchdown to tight end Rob Housler on a 20-yard hook up. Kicker Warley Leroy kicked a 31-yard field goal. Receiver Cortez Gent and tight end Jamari Grant combined for 7 completions and brought in 59 yards and 93 yards, respectively. Smith threw for more yards than McCoy, who ended with 222 yards, McCoy threw for three touchdowns and zero interceptions. McCoy also ran for a touchdown. The Owls running backs ran for 37 yards combined, while McCoy ran for 103 yards.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083008aaa.html Colt McCoy passes for three touchdowns and runs for a fourth University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics August 30, 2008 August 30, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080902230923/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083008aaa.html September 2, 2008 dead mdy-all In the post-game press conference Schnellenberger said, "I know one thing: they are a lot tougher than we are...I was hoping I could raise the level of consciousness on my football team (so the players) could be as physical as they could become. I don't know if my remarks helped (Texas). If they did, I apologize to my team."http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/31/0831texside2.html Schnellenberger will tell you: UT turned out tougher than expected Rosner, Mark Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises August 31, 2008 September 1, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110607144938/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/31/0831texside2.html June 7, 2011 dead mdy-all FAU's losing-streak against ranked opponents ran to five games as the Texas Longhorns beat FAU, 52–10. The Owls are now 0–5 all-time against ranked opponents. Mack Brown improved his record for season opening games to 10–1, including nine straight years. At approximately 3:00am the night of the game, starting defensive tackle Lamarr Houston was arrested for DWI.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/01/0901houston.html Longhorn starting defensive tackle accused of drunken driving Coach said team is 'disappointed anytime one of our players is accused of wrongdoing' Vail, Isadora Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises September 1, 2008 September 1, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080907061922/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/01/0901houston.html September 7, 2008 dead mdy Brown says Houston would miss game two against UTEP, but did not say if further disciplinary action would be taken.http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/08/31/houston_will_mi.html Houston will miss UTEP game Halliburton, Suzzanne Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises September 1, 2008 September 1, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080903204403/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/08/31/houston_will_mi.html September 3, 2008 dead mdy-all UTEP 2008 UTEP Miners football team #9 Texas 7 21 0 14 UTEP 6 7 0 0 This 2008 game marks the first meeting between the Longhorns and the University of Texas at El Paso Miners to occur in El Paso. Texas holds a 2–0 record against the Miners, with the most recent game occurring in 1933 when the school was known as The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy. Besides both being in The University of Texas System the two schools also share the same alma mater, The Eyes of Texas.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/05/0905texfoot.html Excitement buzzes in El Paso before matchup with Texas - College football Texas at UTEP Trubow, Alan Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises September 5, 2008 September 5, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080910080616/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/05/0905texfoot.html September 10, 2008 dead mdy-allhttps://webspace.utexas.edu/dav332/www/002.jpg School Songs The University of Texas System September 6, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080907010432/https://webspace.utexas.edu/dav332/www/002.jpg September 7, 2008 dead While the Longhorns have the Hook 'em Horns symbol, Miners' fans make a symbol called the "Pickaxe", with pinkie and thumb extended from a closed fist. Coach Mike Price also followed the tradition of leading the team through the field carrying a large pickaxe.http://www.810whb.com/scripts/archives/getStory.asp?article=17377 Border abuzz as UTEP prepares to host Texas Carlton, Chuck The Dallas Morning News September 6, 2008 June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes The Miners opened their season with a loss to the Buffalo Bulls 42–17. Afterwards, Miners coach Mike Price said of the upcoming game against the Longhorns, "Man, I hope they're not as good as Buffalo."http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/31/0831texthird.html Third and Longhorns: The sometimes warped view from the press box Bridges, Jeff Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises August 31, 2008 August 31, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110607144919/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/08/31/0831texthird.html June 7, 2011 dead mdy-all The kickoff for the game was set for 8:00pm local time (Mountain Time) which is an unusually late start and which translates to 9:00pm in Austin. Sports analysts have speculated that the Miners excitement for the game, the crowd noise, the distance traveled, and time may pose a problem for Texas. They have also compared the game to Texas' 2007 road trip to Central Florida, which was a very close win for Texas. Longhorn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp said of the time slot, "Doesn't matter where we play, who we play or what time we play, Texas defense is gonna show up and play."Will Muschamp, you're not from Texas but you're saying the right things Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises September 1, 2008 The game was one of the most anticipated games in UTEP history and "because season-ticket packages were available for $99, some Texas fans bought them in advance to avoid the hassle of a single-game purchase. The sales pushed UTEP to nearly 24,000 season tickets, a school record." The morning of the game, Las Vegas sports books favored Texas by 27 points. The weather forecast called for a game time temperature of 83 °F °C and mostly clear skies. The attendance was 53,415, the largest crowd ever for the Sun Bowl Stadium. UTEP got the ball to start the game and scored a field goal. Texas was not able to secure a first down and punted back to Miners, who scored another field goal to take a 6–0 lead. On their second possession, Texas drove 80 yards for a touchdown on a McCoy pass to Quan Cosby. The extra point gave Texas a 7–6 lead which they still held at the end of the first quarter. The Longhorns scored again ten seconds into the second quarter, as McCoy threw a 12-yard touchdown to wide receiver Dan Buckner. The Miners' Jose Martinez attempted a 65-yard field goal, but it fell short and Quan Cosby returned it 65 yards to the UTEP 35 yard-line. Texas put John Chiles in as quarterback on the next series, and fullback Cody Johnson scored his second rushing touchdown of the season to make the score 21–6. With four minutes to go in the half, McCoy threw a touchdown pass to tight end Blaine Irby to make the score 28–6 with the extra point. UTEP scored a touchdown with 18 seconds remaining in the half, making the score 28–13 at half-time. Texas got the ball to start the second half and drove to the UTEP 14-yard line when McCoy threw an interception in the UTEP end zone; it was his first interception of the season. Neither team scored during what the Austin American-Statesman called a "sloppy" third quarter.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/08/0908texfoot.html Texas turns aside UTEP 42-13 - McCoy throws for four touchdowns as Longhorns win in El Paso Halliburton, Suzanne Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises September 7, 2008 September 7, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080909220041/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/08/0908texfoot.html September 9, 2008 dead mdy-all McCoy faked a hitch pass to Brandon Collins and instead threw downfield to Jordan Shipley to extend the lead to 35–13. On the very next play from scrimmage, Emmanuel Acho forced Tarrell Jackson to fumble and Roddrick Muckelroy retrieved the ball returned it for a touchdown, making the score 42–13. UTEP missed a field goal to end their next possession. Texas punted on their next possession, and then took over on downs when UTEP was unable to score on their last possession. The Longhorns kept the ball on the ground and ran out the clock. Rice 2008 Rice Owls football team Rice 3 0 7 0 #7 Texas 7 17 14 14 thumb|left|Colt McCoy (12) playing quarterback Prior to the 2008 season, Texas and Rice had competed in football on 90 prior occasions. The series, which began in 1914, is the fourth oldest (by number of games) in Texas history.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/doc_lib/fb_notes_091106.pdf Texas at Rice - Game Day Notes September 16, 2006 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20061129074422/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/doc_lib/fb_notes_091106.pdf November 29, 2006 mdy Like Arkansas, Rice once played alongside Texas in the Southwest Conferencehttp://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/xns02 Southwest Conference Handbook of Texas Online September 16, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20091218011057/http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/SS/xns2.html December 18, 2009 live mdy and the rivalry has continued (67 Texas wins vs 21 wins for Rice, with one tie). This was alluded to by President John F. Kennedy when he admired the challenge faced by the Rice Owls when they play Texas in Austin.http://webcast.rice.edu/speeches/19620912kennedy.html President John F. Kennedy - The Space Effort Rice Webcast Archive September 16, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060912083212/http://webcast.rice.edu/speeches/19620912kennedy.html September 12, 2006 dead mdy Rice coach David Bailiff used this speech to motivate his team. The coach distributed wristbands bearing the letters "BIH". The letters stand for the phrase "Because it's hard". Bailiff explains that Rice plays Texas for the same reason he intends to build Rice's expectations of winning. "Because it's hard", he says, "It is hard here. But it's not impossible."http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/19//0919bailiff.html https://archive.today/20120911165846/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/09/19//0919bailiff.html dead September 11, 2012 Bailiff's trip home comes with a giant challenge - Why play Texas? Because it's hard, new coach says Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises September 19, 2007 September 18, 2007 Over the 47 years since Kennedy made his speech, the Owls are 2–44–1 against Texas.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/all-time-record-teams.html All-Time Results University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics October 29, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081217163452/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/all-time-record-teams.html December 17, 2008 mdy In addition to continuing a traditional rivalry, playing Rice in a "home and away" series allows for Texas to play games in Houston, Texas, a city that is an important recruiting base for Rice as well as Texas,UT signs 25 players, including three of state's top four http://www.statesman.com/horns/content/sports/stories/longhorns/02/1utsignweb.html Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises February 1, 2006 September 16, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060915030044/http://www.statesman.com/horns/content/sports/stories/longhorns/02/1utsignweb.html September 15, 2006 along with having a significant Texas Exes alumni population.http://www.texasexes.com/Exes_are.htm The Texas Exes Houston Chapter are Texas Exes Houston Chapter September 16, 2006 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080531034003/http://www.texasexes.com/Exes_are.htm May 31, 2008 mdy The 2006 game was won by Texas, 52–7. Texas won the 2007 game 14–58.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=272650251 Rice 14, (7) Texas 58 - Box Score ESPN September 22, 2007 September 24, 2008 The morning of the game, Las Vegas casinos favored Texas by 29 points. Texas won the game 52–10, and Colt McCoy threw 4 touchdowns to achieve a total of 62 in his career at Texas. That puts him in first place in the Texas record book, ahead of Major Applewhite (60) and Chris Simms (59).http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282640251&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines Rice 10 - (7) Texas (52) - McCoy breaks career TD pass mark in Longhorns' triumph over Owls ESPN September 20, 2008 September 28, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080924050902/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282640251&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines September 24, 2008 dead This game was designated as the 2008 Alumni Band Day.http://www.lhab.org/bandday/2008info.cfm Band Day 2008 The University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band December 12, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110726151919/http://www.lhab.org/bandday/2008info.cfm July 26, 2011 mdy-all Arkansas 2008 Arkansas Razorbacks football team Arkansas 0 3 0 7 #7 Texas 10 21 14 7 The Arkansas Razorbacks are coached by Bobby Petrino who was introduced as the new coach on December 11, 2007. Petrino follows the ten season tenure of Houston Nutt who resigned November 26, 2007 after a year marked by off-the-field turmoil.http://www.hogwired.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=1351537 Bobby Petrino Named Razorback Football Coach University of Arkansas Department of Athletics December 11, 2007 December 11, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090526080104/http://www.hogwired.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=1351537 May 26, 2009 mdy In 1964, the Razorbacks were the only team to go through the regular season and a bowl game undefeated, and they were awarded the Football Writers Association of America National Championship.http://homepages.cae.wisc.edu/~dwilson/rsfc/history/kirlin/FWAA.html Football Writers Association of America - Grantland Rice Award National Championship University of Wisconsin January 1, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20071225230533/http://homepages.cae.wisc.edu/~dwilson/rsfc/history/kirlin/FWAA.html December 25, 2007 live The 1969 Razorbacks, led by challenged Texas for a national championship in the Game of the Century. Texas won 15–14 to claim the national championship.Horns, Hogs and Nixon Coming Frei, Terry Frei 2002 Simon & Schuster 0-7432-2447-7 In the most recent match-up between the two programs, the 2004 Longhorns achieved a 22–20 win against an unranked Arkansas team. Texas leads the series 55–21–0. The two schools were once conference foes in the Southwest Conferencehttps://texasalmanac.com/topics/sports/look-back-southwest-conference A Look Back at the Southwest Conference Texas Almanac July 4, 2018 The threat of adverse weather from Hurricane Ike postponed the football game between the two programs. The game originally was scheduled to be played on September 13, 2008 and has been rescheduled for two weeks later on September 27, 2008, an open date for both teams.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/5991856.html UT makes game provisions ahead of Hurricane Ike Houston Chronicle September 9, 2008 May 2016 medicmedichttp://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/texas/stories/091008dnspoutark.194f870.html Storm may be threat to Texas-Arkansas game The Dallas Morning News September 10, 2008 October 9, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081009152940/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/texas/stories/091008dnspoutark.194f870.html October 9, 2008 deadTexas-Arkansas football game postponed due to Ike http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/5994759.html Houston Chronicle October 10, 2008 October 11, 2008 Duarte, Joseph https://web.archive.org/web/20080913225854/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/5994759.html September 13, 2008 live The morning of the game, Las Vegas casinos favored Texas by 27 points. The temperature was 91 °F °C at kickoff, with mostly clear skies.http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USTX0057?from=enhsearch_loc Today's weather for Austin, TX September 27, 2008 The Weather Channel September 27, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081001153714/http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USTX0057?from=enhsearch_loc October 1, 2008 live The Longhorns won 52–10 in the most lopsided game in the Texas/Arkansas rivalry since the 1916 meeting. McCoy threw 3 touchdown passes and ran for 2 more to give him 75 in his career, third place in Longhorn history. In the fourth quarter, all the points were scored by the defensive units. Texas returned an interception 81 yards for a touchdown, and Arkansas returned a fumble 80 yards in reply.Arkansas 10 - (7) Texas 52 - QB McCoy nearly perfect as Texas embarrasses Arkansas ESPN September 27, 2008 Colorado left|thumb|Colt McCoy throws a 65-yard touchdown pass to Chris Ogbonnaya. 2008 Colorado Buffaloes football team #5 Texas 14 7 14 3 Colorado 0 0 7 7 Texas' most recent game against Colorado was in 2005 and they faced each other twice: once in the regular season, and once in the Big 12 Championship Game. In the first game, the Longhorns established a lead early in the game and never lost it; they led 35–10 at halftime and defeated the 2005 Colorado team by a final score of 42–17.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/000_stats/05/ut6.htm Colorado vs Texas October 15, 2005 University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics July 30, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060706181727/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/000_stats/05/ut6.htm July 6, 2006 dead mdy Texas scored touchdowns on all five of their first half possessions. Vince Young had the best statistical performance of his career to date, completing 25 of 29 passing attempts for 336 yards and 2 passing touchdowns in addition to 58 yards rushing and 3 rushing touchdowns. His 86.2% completion percentage set a new single-game record for Texas, breaking his previous record of 85.7% set against Oklahoma State in 2004. After the game, Colorado Head Coach Gary Barnett said of Young's passing performance, "We can't do that in practice against air", meaning that his team would not have been able to complete 86.2% of their passes even if playing unopposed.http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/nwsltr/sports/ut/stories/120205dnspoutletter.2db1bd29.html Promising Young delivers December 14, 2005 July 30, 2006 The Dallas Morning News https://web.archive.org/web/20060706074906/http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/nwsltr/sports/ut/stories/120205dnspoutletter.2db1bd29.html July 6, 2006 dead The championship game matched the Big 12 North Division champion against the South Division champion in a game held after the regular season has been completed.http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/big12-footbl-championship-07.html Big 12 Conference Championship Game Big 12 Conference September 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927231219/http://www.big12sports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/big12-footbl-championship-07.html September 27, 2007 Despite losing the last two games of the regular season, Colorado retained the best record in the North Division of the Big 12 Conference.http://media.www.iowastatedaily.com/media/storage/paper818/news/2005/11/29/Sports/David.Vs.Goliath-1114717.shtml David vs. Goliath Wall, Grant Iowa State Daily November 29, 2005 September 4, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927015456/http://media.www.iowastatedaily.com/media/storage/paper818/news/2005/11/29/Sports/David.Vs.Goliath-1114717.shtml September 27, 2007http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2005/11/29/Sports/No.Time.For.WakeUp.Calls-1114801.shtml No time for wake-up calls Veyhl, Jake The Daily Texan University of Texas at Austin Texas Student Media November 29, 2005 September 4, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070928003624/http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2005/11/29/Sports/No.Time.For.WakeUp.Calls-1114801.shtml September 28, 2007 dead mdy Colorado got help, may need more Daily Camera Boulder December 3, 2006 E1 Texas won the 2005 Big12 Championship 70–3, the most lopsided score in any college football conference championship to date.http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2005/12/05/Sports/Longhorns.Become.First.Texas.Team.To.Reach.6000.Yards-1120735.shtml Longhorns become first Texas team to reach 6,000 yards - Texas quarterback becomes all-time touchdown leader The Daily Texan University of Texas at Austin Texas Student Media Ranson, Eric December 5, 2007 August 21, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070930211941/http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2005/12/05/Sports/Longhorns.Become.First.Texas.Team.To.Reach.6000.Yards-1120735.shtml September 30, 2007 dead mdy http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/000_stats/05/ut12.htm Texas vs Colorado (December 3, 2005) University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics December 3, 2005 July 30, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20060706181950/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/000_stats/05/ut12.htm July 6, 2006 dead mdy Texas earned its second Big 12 football championshiphttp://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/doc_lib/06_records_3_big12.pdf All Time Big-12 Standings University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics June 26, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060706183656/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/doc_lib/06_records_3_big12.pdf July 6, 2006 dead mdy to make 27 conference championships total, including 25 in the Southwest Conference).http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/doc_lib/06_records_3_swc.pdf All Time SWC Standings University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics June 26, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060706183040/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/doc_lib/06_records_3_swc.pdf July 6, 2006 dead mdy The week after the game, Barnett was fired as Colorado's head coachhttp://www.suntimes.com/output/couch/cst-spt-greg092.html Colorado's message: Scandals are OK, but not losses Chicago Sun Times December 9, 2005 July 30, 2006 and replaced by Dan Hawkins, the former head coach of Boise State.https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=2261324 Colorado introduces Hawkins as head coach ESPN December 19, 2006 March 5, 2007 Entering 2008, Texas leads the series with Colorado 9–7–0. The morning of the game, sports books favored Texas by 13 points. The weather forecast called for a game-time temperature of 64 °F °C and a 30% chance of rain, with isolated thunderstorms.http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/USCO0038?from=36hr_fcstHourLink_undeclared Hour-by-Hour Forecast for Boulder, CO October 4, 2008 The Weather Channel October 4, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081013072858/http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/USCO0038?from=36hr_fcstHourLink_undeclared October 13, 2008 live The Longhorns won 38–14. McCoy threw for two touchdowns and moved past Ricky Williams into second on Texas' all-time list for touchdowns responsible for (passing, rushing, receiving). McCoy has 77 while Williams had 76 with the Longhorns; Vince Young is in first place with 81.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282780038 (5) Texas 38 - Colorado 14 ESPN October 4, 2008 October 4, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081005185629/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282780038 October 5, 2008 dead center|800px|Texas at Colorado, 2008. Oklahoma right|thumb|Torchlight Parade, 2007 #5 Texas 3 17 10 15 #1 Oklahoma 7 14 7 7 The game against the 2008 Oklahoma Sooners football team marked the 103rd meeting of the Red River Shootout, which has been called one of the greatest sports rivalries.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/columnist/weekendforecast/2005-10-05-column_x.htm Full plate of Big 12, SEC showdowns worth feasting on USA Today Smith, Erick October 5, 2005 January 17, 2007 It is the second longest running rivalry for the Longhorns, behind the one with Texas A&M. Since 1929 the game has been held at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas typically in mid-October with the State Fair of Texas occurring adjacent to the stadium.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/10/08/8texnotes.html Notebook: Reversal of fortunes Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises October 8, 2006 October 6, 2007May 2016 medicmedic Prior to 2007, Texas led the series 57–39–5, including the two consecutive wins. The 2006 match-up was a 28–10 Longhorn victory. In the week prior to facing the Oklahoma Sooners, Longhorn fans conduct their traditional Torchlight Parade and Rally.http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2006/10/06/Sports/Rivalry.Still.A.Big.Deal.For.Football.Team.Fans-2335969.shtml?sourcedomain=www.dailytexanonline.com&MIIHost=media.collegepublisher.com Rivalry still a big deal for football team, fans - Winner of Red River shootout has gone on to national title game three of last seven years The Daily Texan University of Texas at Austin Millares, Joseph October 6, 2006 April 2, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070930184851/http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2006/10/06/Sports/Rivalry.Still.A.Big.Deal.For.Football.Team.Fans-2335969.shtml?sourcedomain=www.dailytexanonline.com&MIIHost=media.collegepublisher.com September 30, 2007 mdy http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/10/05/TopStories/horns.Prepare.For.Anticipate.Ou.Weekend-3015006.shtml 'Horns prepare for, anticipate OU weekend Dechant, Larry The Daily Texan University of Texas at Austin Texas Student Media October 5, 2007 October 8, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071008132913/http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/10/05/TopStories/horns.Prepare.For.Anticipate.Ou.Weekend-3015006.shtml October 8, 2007 dead mdy-all The rally first took place in 1916 prior to a game versus Texas A&M, but since 1986 it has been an annual event held exclusively during the week prior to the Texas–OU game.http://www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2006/10/05/TopStories/Student.Groups.Pump.Up.Crowd.At.Annual.Parade-2333393.shtml?norewrite200610061158&sourcedomain=www.dailytexanonline.com Student groups pump up crowd at annual parade The Daily Texan University of Texas at Austin West, Michelle October 5, 2006 April 2, 2007May 2016 medicmedichttp://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=39&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=43&change_well_id=2 Torchlight Parade University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics April 2, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070616114811/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=39&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=43&change_well_id=2 June 16, 2007 dead mdy Another annual tradition is the running of game balls by the schools' Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs.http://www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2006/10/06/TopStories/Rotc-Members.Run.Game.Ball.To.Dallas.For.Ou.Matchup-2336378.shtml?norewrite200610080257&sourcedomain=www.dailytexanonline.com ROTC members run game ball to Dallas for OU matchup October 6, 2006 Furman, Evan April 2, 2007 The Daily Texan University of Texas at AustinMay 2016 medicmedichttp://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=40&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=3297&change_well_id=2 Texas Naval ROTC Unit commemorates 25th annual Run-to-Dallas event University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics October 3, 2007 October 8, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071011151718/http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s= October 11, 2007 Each school's ROTC program uses a relay running system to run one game ball all the way from their respective campus to Dallas. Once there, they participate against each other in a football scrimmage, with the winner taking home a rivalry trophy and bragging rights.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=40&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=3297&change_well_id=2 Texas Naval ROTC Unit commemorates 25th annual Run-to-Dallas event University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics October 3, 2007 October 6, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071011151718/http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s= October 11, 2007 Texas won this 103rd meeting of the Red River Shootout, 45–35. It was the highest scoring event in the history of rivalry, and it was seen by the most fans ever to attend the Red River Shootout - a record 92,182.http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282850201 (5) Texas 45 - (1) Oklahoma 35 - Texas builds on second-half momentum to drop Oklahoma ESPN October 11, 2008 October 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081013094408/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282850201 October 13, 2008 dead Missouri left|thumb|Texas' first play on offense was a shovel pass to Ogbonnaya from the Longhorn 6 yard-line. The Longhorns are shown here in a four-wide-receiver set, a formation they used to great effect against Missouri. 2008 Missouri Tigers football team #11 Missouri 0 3 14 14 #1 Texas 14 21 7 14 The 2008 matchup was billed as a battle between two great quarterbacks, Colt McCoy of Texas and Chase Daniel of Missouri having both been mentioned as possible Heisman trophy candidates. Texas was playing their first home game as a number-one ranked team since 1977. Missouri won their first five games of 2008 and had moved into third place in the nation before they were upset at home by the Oklahoma State Cowboys and fell to eleventh place. The Tigers came into the game with a 0-10 record against number-one ranked teams, and they had not won a football game in Austin since 1896.http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2008/10/12/missouri-football-moves/ https://archive.today/20081020100420/http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2008/10/12/missouri-football-moves/ dead October 20, 2008 Missouri football moves on Andrew Astleford Columbia Missourian October 12, 2008 October 16, 2008 To help ensure that the Longhorns did not dwell on the emotional victory over the Sooners, the Texas coaching staff called the team together and buried the game ball in the Texas practice field on the Monday before the game. The morning of the game the betting line on the morning of the game was Texas by 4½ points; the over/under was 65. The temperature was 72 °F °C at kickoff, with clear skies.http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/USTX0057?from=36hr_fcstHourLink_undeclared Hour-by-hour forecast for Austin, TX The Weather Channel October 18, 2008 October 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080915232250/http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/USTX0057?from=36hr_fcstHourLink_undeclared September 15, 2008 live ESPN College GameDay was in Austin for the game, which set a new attendance record (University of Texas, state of Texas, Big12 Conference) of 98,383. right|thumb|upright|Colt McCoy runs the zone read with Chris Ogbonnaya against Missouri. Missouri won the coin toss and elected to receive the kickoff. They returned the ball to their 40 yard-line. On the first play from scrimmage, Missouri tried a reverse, but Texas dropped them for a loss and Missouri went three-and-out. Missouri had gone without a three-and-out for the whole season until having two during their loss the previous week against Oklahoma State. The Missouri punt rolled to the Texas 6-yard line. Colt McCoy led the Longhorns 95-yards for a touchdown.https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=282920251&period=0 (11) Missouri 31, (1) Texas 56 - McCoy, No. 1 Texas ride 35-0 lead past No. 11 Mizzou - Play-by-play ESPN October 18, 2008 October 18, 2008 Texas had the ball 5-times in the first half and scored a touchdown each time, taking a 35-0 lead. Missouri scored a field goal at the end of the first half to make the score 35-3. Texas was forced to punt on their first possession of the second half and Missouri scored a touchdown to narrow the lead to 35-10. Texas rebounded with a touchdown and Missouri was never able to cut the lead to less than 25 points. The final score was Texas-56, Missouri-31.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/drivechart?gameId=282920251 (11) Missouri 31, (1) Texas 56 - McCoy, No. 1 Texas ride 35-0 lead past No. 11 Mizzou - Drive chart ESPN October 18, 2008 October 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081023202719/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/drivechart?gameId=282920251 October 23, 2008 dead McCoy completed the game with 337 yards on 29-of-32 passing with two touchdowns, rushed for two more and at one point completed a school-record 17 passes in a row. His completion ratio of 79% coming into the game improved as he completed 91% of his passes in this game. His four touchdowns put him in first place for the most career touchdowns scored at Texas (82), passing Vince Young (81).http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282920251 McCoy, No. 1 Texas ride 35-0 lead past No. 11 Mizzou ESPN October 18, 2008 October 18, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081022105738/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282920251 October 22, 2008 dead McCoy's performance helped propel him into the midst of the Heisman Trophy speculation for 2008. For example, Tim Tebow, quarterback of the Florida Gators has a vote as the 2007 winner. Tebow said after Missouri game that McCoy would have his vote at this point in the season. ESPN's recap of the game said, "And when McCoy dribbled the ball on the ground only to pick it up and throw a strike that kept the last drive of the half alive, he created the 'Did you just see that?' moment of the season so far. With one half of near-perfect football, Texas buried not only the remnants of the Sooners and the Tigers, but any doubt about who deserves to be No. 1. For now." When the initial Bowl Championship Series (BCS) rankings were released following the game, Texas was in the #1 spot.http://www.bcsfootball.org/cfb/story/8694984/Longhorns-secure-top-spot-in-opening-BCS-standings Longhorns secure top spot in opening BCS standings Fox Sports October 19, 2008 October 19, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081022075951/http://www.bcsfootball.org/cfb/story/8694984/Longhorns-secure-top-spot-in-opening-BCS-standings October 22, 2008 dead Oklahoma State 2008 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team #8 Oklahoma State 0 14 7 3 #1 Texas 7 14 7 0 Texas has played the Oklahoma State Cowboys football (OSU) program 22 times and holds a 20–2–0 record from 1916 through 2007. Texas has a ten game active winning streak against OSU, with the Cowboys most recent victory occurring in 1997. The Longhorns have needed spectacular comebacks to win some of the games. They trailed by as many as 28 points in 2004 yet rallied to win. They erased a 19 point half-time deficit in 2005, tying the school record for a second-half comeback. In the most recent meeting OSU led by 21 points entering the fourth quarter but Texas scored 24 unanswered points to secure a 38–35 victoryhttp://www.stillwater-newspress.com/osusports/local_story_307235716.html How much can one football fanbase take? Moore, Roger Stillwater News Press November 3, 2007 November 3, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071106010127/http://www.stillwater-newspress.com/osusports/local_story_307235716.html November 6, 2007 dead mdy and set a record for the largest fourth-quarter comeback in Longhorn history. The 2008 Cowboys have a high-scoring offense and they come into the game undefeated at 7–0, including a big win over then #3 Missouri. Oklahoma State was ranked #8 in the Coaches' Pollhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings?seasonYear=2008&weekNumber=9&seasonType=2&pollId=2 2008 NCAA Football Rankings - Week 8 (October 19) October 19, 2008 October 19, 2008 ESPN and #7 in the AP Pollhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings?seasonYear=2008&weekNumber=9&seasonType=2&pollId=1 2008 NCAA Football Rankings - Week 8 (Oct. 19) October 19, 2008 October 19, 2008 ESPN Associated Press and BCS standings. Oklahoma State is averaging 46.4 points a game and running for 283 yards a game, the fifth-best rushing attack in the nation.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/10/21/1021golden.html Is Horns' defensive glass half-empty or half-full? Golden, Cedric Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises October 21, 2008 October 21, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110607152003/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/10/21/1021golden.html June 7, 2011 dead mdy-all The Houston Chronicle reported, "For a program that's never finished higher than third in the Big 12 South, the Cowboys are tied with Texas and Texas Tech for the division lead and remain in the national title discussion as one of only nine remaining unbeatens in Division I-A. The Cowboys also represent the most balanced offense Texas will face this season."http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/6069096.html Texas seeks to end this one early - Cowboys have history of getting drop on 'Horns Duarte, Joseph Houston Chronicle Hearst Corporation October 20, 2008 October 21, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081026031215/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/6069096.html October 26, 2008 live The morning of the game, Las Vegas casinos favored Texas by 12½ points. The weather forecast called for a high of 84 °F °C and partly cloudy skies.http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USTX0057?from=enhsearch_loc Today's weather for Austin, TX October 25, 2008 The Weather Channel October 25, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081030005043/http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USTX0057?from=enhsearch_loc October 30, 2008 live Texas won the hard fought contest 28–24.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102508aam.html Oklahoma State quotes - Colt McCoy throws for 391 yards and two touchdowns as Texas hands the Cowboys their first defeat University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics October 25, 2008 November 17, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081030054328/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102508aam.html October 30, 2008 dead mdy-all It was the third ranked opponent defeated by Texas in as many weeks. The last time a team beat three teams ranked in the AP top 11 was Auburn in 1983. ESPN's Beano Cook said, "What Texas is doing is unbelievable. If they go undefeated, they should go straight to the Super Bowl." When he was asked to recall a more difficult run, Cook replied, "the Marines in the South Pacific."https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/big12/2008-10-28-texas_N.htm Texas Longhorns out to top their fourth ranked foe in row Smith, Erick USA Today October 29, 2008 November 17, 2008 Texas Tech 2008 Texas vs. Texas Tech football game 2008 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team Texas–Texas Tech football rivalry #1 Texas 0 6 13 14 #5 Texas Tech 12 10 7 10 The series with the Texas Tech Red Raiders began in 1928 and the Longhorns' record through 2007 was 43–14–0. In the 2006 contest, #5 ranked Texas barely came away with a 35–31 win over an unranked Texas Tech team. In the 2007 game #14 Texas won 59–43. During his post-game press conference, Texas Tech's Mike Leach used most of his time to rail against the officiating crew for incompetence and bias.http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/RR_Don/index.php?entry=entry071110-233952 More on Leach's Rail Against Officials Lubbock Avalanche-Journal November 11, 2007 November 11, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110723193101/http://www.lubbockonline.net/blogs/RR_Don/index.php?entry=entry071110-233952 July 23, 2011 mdy http://www.redraiders.com/updates/postgame_update1.shtml Texas rolls over Tech Williams, Don Lubbock Avalanche-Journal November 11, 2007 November 11, 2007 dead https://archive.today/20070503061029/http://www.redraiders.com/updates/postgame_update1.shtml May 3, 2007 He speculated that the officials may have favored Texas because the head official lives in Austin, because they are incompetent, or possibly because the conference wants Texas to appear in a BCS bowl because of the increased appearance fees that such a bowl generates for the conference.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/other/11/11/1111golden.html https://archive.today/20120913134145/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/other/11/11/1111golden.html dead September 13, 2012 Leach goes off deep end with comments on officiating - Expect Tech coach to be fined, at least Golden, Cedric Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 11, 2007 November 11, 2007Vertuno Jim 2007-11-09 Texas Tech coach Leach rips officials after 59-43 loss to Texas https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Texas-Tech-coach-Leach-rips-officials-after-59-43-7604929.php live https://web.archive.org/web/20250903014322/https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Texas-Tech-coach-Leach-rips-officials-after-59-43-7604929.php 2025-09-03 2025-11-17 Midland Reporter-Telegram en Jim Vertuno of the Associated Press wrote "Leach was upset officials disallowed two Tech touchdowns in the third quarter. The first was overruled when video replay clearly showed the receiver let the ball hit the ground. On the next play, a touchdown pass was negated by a holding penalty. Leach also wanted, but didn't get, a flag for roughing the quarterback."http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071110-2036-fbc-texastech-leachrant.html https://archive.today/20120910221947/http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_football/20071110-2036-fbc-texastech-leachrant.html dead September 10, 2012 Texas Tech coach Leach rips officials after 59-43 loss to Texas Vertuno, Jim The San Diego Union Tribune November 11, 2007 November 11, 2007 mdy-all The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported, "Big 12 policy prohibits coaches from commenting publicly about game officials, so Leach's actions leave him open to reprimand, fine or worse." ESPN reported, "Leach's rant will likely draw a fine from the league and possibly a suspension."https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3104347 Texas Tech coach Leach suggests Texas bias after loss ESPN November 11, 2007 November 11, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071112024916/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3104347 November 12, 2007 live The Big12 fined Leach $10,000, the largest fine in conference history.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2007-11-13-2774327870_x.htm Texas Tech's Mike Leach fined record $10,000 for criticizing officials after loss USA Today Blaney, Betsy November 13, 2007 November 13, 2007 The morning of the game, Las Vegas casinos favored Texas by 3½ points. The weather forecast called for a temperature of 72 °F °C and clear skies at kick-off.http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/USTX0808?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared Today's weather for Lubbock, TX The Weather Channel November 11, 2008 November 11, 2008 April 7, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080407062135/http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/USTX0808?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared dead Students camped for a week to secure seating, and ESPN's College GameDay broadcast from Lubbock, Texas for the first time in the program's history.Hairopoulos Kate Frenzy builds at Texas Tech for showdown with No. 1 Texas The Dallas Morning News November 1, 2008 http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/110108dnspotech1a.40719af.html November 1, 2008 thumb|Students and fans rush the field after the #5 Red Raiders upset the #1 Longhorns Texas Tech won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball. The Longhorns forced a stop and the ensuing punt rolled inside the Texas 2-yard line. Offensive coordinator Greg Davis opted to line up in the I formation, an unusual formation for a team having trouble establishing a strong running game. The Texas running back was stopped in the end-zone for a two-point safety. Tech led the Longhorns for most of the game, by as much as nineteen points. Texas rallied to take a one-point lead with less than 1½ minutes remaining in the game. On the Red Raiders drive, Tech running back Baron Batch let a perfect pass slip through his hands and off his helmet, sending it spiraling into the air where a Texas defensive back missed an interception that would have sealed a Texas victory, letting the ball slide through his hands. In the final minute, down 33–32 with one timeout remaining, Texas Tech Heisman Trophy candidate QB Graham Harrell engineered a drive down the field by throwing for first downs which repeatedly stopped the clock in order to move the chains, and almost threw an interception that bounced off the hands of Tech running back Baron Batch and then fell through the hands of Texas defensive back Blake Gideon that would have ended the comeback attempt. Harrell's final play was a pass to Heisman Trophy candidate wide receiver Michael Crabtree, who caught the ball near the sideline and broke away from two Longhorn defenders to scamper in for the winning score with a second left to play. The extra point gave them a 39–33 lead with one second remaining. The Tech fans had rushed the field after the touchdown, and again after the extra point. Tech was penalized accordingly and had to kick off from the 7½-yard line. Texas took the squib kick and lateraled twice in an attempt to score on the kickoff, but Tech caught one of the laterals to end the game. Subsequent to the loss, Texas fell from #1 to #4 in the BCS Poll, and Texas Tech rose to #2, behind Alabama. Baylor 2008 Baylor Bears football team left|thumb|Colt McCoy throws a pass against Baylor. Baylor 0 14 0 7 #4 Texas 14 14 14 3 The Longhorns first played the Baylor Bears in 1901 and faced them annually during the days of the Southwest Conference. In the 97 meetings through 2007, Texas' record with the Bears was 71 wins, 22 losses, and 4 ties. This is Texas' third-longest rivalry by number of games: only Oklahoma and Texas A&M have faced Texas more often on the football field. Texas won the 2006 game 63–31. The 2007 game was initially a close fought contest, but Texas outlasted the Bears for a 31–10 victory.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/10/21/1021texscore.html Texas 31, Baylor 10 Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises October 20, 2007 October 21, 2007May 2016 medicmedic The morning of the game, sports books favored Texas by 27 points. The temperature was 69 °F °C at kickoff and the skies were sunny for the game.http://www.weather.com/weather/pastweather/hourly/USTX0057?stn=0&when=110808 Today's weather for Austin, TX November 8, 2008 The Weather Channel November 11, 2008 May 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522140320/http://www.weather.com/weather/pastweather/hourly/USTX0057?stn=0&when=110808 dead Texas got off to a fast start with two touchdowns in the first quarter, but Baylor tied the score at 14–14. Texas then scored 31 straight points before yielding a late field goal to Baylor. The final score was 45–21. McCoy passed for 300 yards and five touchdowns.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283130251 QB McCoy in charge as Texas bashes Baylor ESPN November 8, 2008 November 11, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081210193158/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283130251 December 10, 2008 dead The Associated Press story commented, "And McCoy likely refueled his Heisman Trophy bid by completing 26 of 37 passes for his fourth 300-yard game this season, and eighth of his career, even without playing the final 12 minutes. The touchdowns went to four different receivers, though he did have two interceptions." Texas had lost a close road game the prior week to Texas Tech, who were undefeated at 8-0 and ranked #5 in the Coaches' Poll. As a result, the Longhorns fell to #7 in the Coach's poll and #4 in the BCS Standings, keeping alive the possibility they could still play for the national championship if other top teams stumble.http://msn.foxsports.com/id/8750486_37_1.pdf Bowl Championship Series Standings Fox Sports November 2, 2008 November 2, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090326033643/http://msn.foxsports.com/id/8750486_37_1.pdf March 26, 2009 The same day Texas defeated Baylor, #3 Penn State lost their game and Texas subsequently moved up to #3 in the BCS rankings. The win over Baylor was the 829th win for the UT football program, which tied Notre Dame for 2nd in the list of college football's ten most victorious programs.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/08/1108thirdandlonghorns.html Third and Longhorns - John Bridges' sometimes-warped view from the press box Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 1, 2008 November 11, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110607152804/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/08/1108thirdandlonghorns.html June 7, 2011 mdy Notre Dame lost later the same day, so the tie will last until at least November 15. On November 11 (with UT holding an 8-1 record) Heisman voter Rodney Gilmore of ESPN.com had Colt McCoy listed third of five Heisman candidates. Gilmore said, "I love his numbers (78 percent completion percentage, 28 TDs, only 7 picks and 2,879 yards) and his gutsy second-half performance against Texas Tech. And I have not forgotten about his epic performance against Oklahoma just a few weeks ago. However, Harrell outplayed McCoy head-to-head in the showdown last week, so Harrell has a leg up on him for now, but McCoy is within striking distance." Kansas 2008 Kansas Jayhawks football team #5 Texas 7 7 21 0 Kansas 0 0 7 0 Coming into 2008, Texas held a 6–0 record against Kansas since the formation of the Big12. In order to win the 2004 game against the Kansas Jayhawks, Texas had to convert a 4th-and-18 situation and complete a touchdown pass with only eleven seconds remaining on the clock.http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111304aaa.html Texas Escapes with a 27–23 Win Over Kansas University of Kansas Department of Athletics November 13, 2004 March 17, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071201072614/http://kuathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111304aaa.html December 1, 2007 mdy The 2005 game provided much less on-field drama, as Texas led 52–0 by halftime and defeated Kansas 66–14.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/000_stats/05/ut10.htm Kansas vs Texas (Nov 12, 2005) University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics November 12, 2005 September 4, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070926225622/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/000_stats/05/ut10.htm September 26, 2007 dead mdy The two teams did not face each other in 2006 or 2007. The morning of the 2008 game, Las Vegas casinos favored Texas by 14 points. The weather at kickoff was 37 °F °C and partly cloudy, with winds of 23–30 miles per hour. Snow flurries began near the end of the first half.http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USKS0319?lswe=Lawrence,%20KS&from=searchbox_localwx https://web.archive.org/web/20090211155820/http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USKS0319?lswe=lawrence,+ks&from=searchbox_localwx dead February 11, 2009 Today's weather for Lawrence, KS The Weather Channel November 15, 2008 November 15, 2008 Texas won the 2008 game, 35–7;https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=283202305 (3) Texas 35; Kansas 7 - Box Score ESPN November 15, 2008 November 15, 2008 Notre Dame won vs. Navy the same day, leaving the Longhorns and the Fighting Irish tied for second place in all-time wins. It was Colt McCoy's 30th career win, which tied him with Vince Young for the school record.http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283202305 https://web.archive.org/web/20120118171052/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283202305 dead January 18, 2012 Texas QB McCoy burns Kansas for two record-breaking TDs ESPN November 15, 2008 November 15, 2008 McCoy completed 24 of 35 passing attempts (71%) for 255 yards and 2 touchdown passes. He was also the leading rusher for both schools, rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown. Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing, an Austin native, completed 25 of 50 passes for 258 yards and 1 touchdown. McCoy's two touchdown passes put him at 31 for the season, breaking his own school record. The Longhorns also ensured their eight consecutive season with ten or more wins per season. That is the longest active streak in the nation and it ties them with Miami (1985–92) for the second-longest streak of all-time. Texas A&M 2008 Texas A&M Aggies football team right|thumb|Fans light red candles at the 2008 Texas Hex rally. Texas A&M 0 3 0 6 #4 Texas 7 14 7 21 This game marks the 115th meeting between Texas and the Texas A&M Aggies and it will be the fifth year as part of a multi-sport rivalry called the Lone Star Showdown. The football rivalry began in 1894 and it is the longest-running rivalry for both the Longhorns and the Aggies and it is also the third most-played rivalry in Division I-A college football.http://www.1122productions.com/rivalries/t.html College Football Rivalries 1122 Productions March 31, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070316083126/http://www.1122productions.com/rivalries/t.html March 16, 2007 dead mdy Since the series began in 1900, the game has traditionally been played on Thanksgiving Day or Thanksgiving weekend.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/doc_lib/2006_atm_notes.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20080414091143/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/doc_lib/2006_atm_notes.pdf dead April 14, 2008 Game Notes - Texas A&M University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics November 23, 2006 The 2007 game marked the twelfth straight game to be scheduled the day after Thanksgiving.March 2016 The two schools have agreed to move the game back to Thanksgiving Day for the 2008 and 2009 contests.http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/MYSA022508_Enaggieslonghorns_2928f818_html.html Aggies, Longhorns to play on Thanksgiving San Antonio Express-News Hearst Corporation February 25, 2008 November 20, 2008 June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Although Texas entered the 2008 contest with a record of 73–36–5,http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/all-time-record-teams.html All Time Record vs. Opponents University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics March 31, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081217163452/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/all-time-record-teams.html December 17, 2008 mdy March 2016 the Longhorns had lost the last two games to the Aggies. The 2006 meeting was the first time in eight years that both teams entered the game with at least eight wins coming into the match-up.http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/20/20texfoot.html Aggies and Longhorns need Friday's game to rid themselves of November melancholy Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises Halliburton, Suzanne November 20, 2006 November 23, 2006 May 2016 medicmedic That game came one week after Texas lost to Kansas State and the Longhorns suffered a 7–12 loss to the Aggies.http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=&url_article_id=2643&change_well_id=2 Texas A&M Game notes University of Texas at Austin Department of Athletics November 24, 2006 April 2, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071013155141/http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=&url_article_id=2643&change_well_id=2 October 13, 2007 mdy March 2016 Going back to 1999 when Texas lost the final three games of the season, the Longhorns had gone 87 games without losing back-to-back games. That was the longest active streak for any college or professional football team. 2007 was a turbulent year for the Aggies. A&M head coach Dennis Franchione spent much of the season being criticized for his coaching performance.* http://cbs.sportsline.com/columns/story/10381361/1 Start spreading the newsletter: Pink slip for Franchione, now CBS Sports September 30, 2007 September 30, 2007 Doyel, Gregg https://web.archive.org/web/20071017030731/http://cbs.sportsline.com/columns/story/10381361/1 October 17, 2007 dead mdy *http://www.aggiesports.com/stories/100107/cessna_20071001034.php Cessna: Talk around town all about Franchione The Bryan-College Station Eagle October 1, 2007 October 1, 2007 Cessna, Robert https://web.archive.org/web/20071016144501/http://aggiesports.com/stories/100107/cessna_20071001034.php October 16, 2007 dead *http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/5168353.html Franchione fends off negative vibes Houston Chronicle September 28, 2007 September 27, 2007 Harris, Terrance* http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/other/09/26/0926aggies.html Dark clouds in Aggieland Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises September 28, 2007 September 27, 2007 https://archive.today/20071016154818/http://statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/other/09/26/0926aggies.html October 16, 2007http://www.star-telegram.com/college_sports/story/245307.html Franchione safe for now, but not forever Fort Worth Star-Telegram September 28, 2007 September 24, 2007 Burch, Jimmy May 2016 medicmedic*http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/columnists/jtaylor/stories/092107dnspotaylor.3811d35.html Aggies trip on big stage again The Dallas Morning News September 28, 2007 September 21, 2007 Taylor, Jean-Jacqueshttps://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news;_ylt=Aj881XR5BFAPLJZqVMc4E2EcvrYF?slug=franchionesbreachoftrust&prov=tsn&type=lgns Franchione's breach of trust won't be forgiven Yahoo! Sports September 24, 2007 September 30, 2007 Dienhart, Tom January 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes http://www.star-telegram.com/college_sports/story/265471.html The Aggies' recent struggles, not e-mails, are Fran's ticket out Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 13, 2007 October 12, 2007 Engel, Jennifer Floyd May 2016 medicmedic Criticism intensified in late September as it became known that Franchione had been selling a secret email newsletter to athletic boosters who paid US$1,200 annually for team information that Franchione has refused to release to the public. The newsletter, called "VIP Connection", had been written by Franchione's personal assistant, Mike McKenzie, and included specific injury reports and Franchione's critical assessments of players.http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/stories/MYSA101207.06D.FBC_aggie_recipients.en.38f1a57.html College Football: List of A&M's VIP Connections recipients San Antonio Express-News October 13, 2007 October 12, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071015045147/http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/stories/MYSA101207.06D.FBC_aggie_recipients.en.38f1a57.html October 15, 2007 dead*http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/big12/stories/MYSA092807.01D.FBC.Aggies.Franchione.en.34050d6.html Big 12 Football: Franchione stops selling A&M info San Antonio Express-News September 28, 2007 September 27, 2007 Zwerneman Brent https://web.archive.org/web/20071016155352/http://mysanantonio.com/sports/big12/stories/MYSA092807.01D.FBC.Aggies.Franchione.en.34050d6.html October 16, 2007*https://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2007-09-28-167356469_x.htm Texas A&M coach Franchione sold insider knowledge to boosters in newsletter USA Today September 28, 2007 September 28, 2007 Associated Press*https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news;_ylt=AkTy4O9Cd2vY4P7NUY4FRBYcvrYF?slug=dw-092807franchione&prov=yhoo&type=lgns https://archive.today/20120713231248/http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news;_ylt=AkTy4O9Cd2vY4P7NUY4FRBYcvrYF?slug=dw-092807franchione&prov=yhoo&type=lgns dead July 13, 2012 Paper trail Yahoo! Sports September 28, 2007 September 28, 2007 Wetzel Dan Dan Wetzel *http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/5172712.html Franchione stops selling inside info to big boosters Houston Chronicle September 28, 2007 September 28, 2007 Harris Terrancehttp://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/092907dnspofrannewsletter.ea6643.html A&M coach sold insider info to boosters The Dallas Morning News September 28, 2007 September 28, 2007 Davis Bryan https://web.archive.org/web/20071016155634/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/092907dnspofrannewsletter.ea6643.html October 16, 2007 dead*http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/topstories/stories/093007dnspobaylorsider.2b6f40d.html Franchione tells players newsletter a mistake The Dallas Morning News September 30, 2007 September 30, 2007 Davis Bryan https://web.archive.org/web/20071016155645/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/topstories/stories/093007dnspobaylorsider.2b6f40d.html October 16, 2007 deadhttp://www.star-telegram.com/college_sports/story/265437.html https://archive.today/20071021061638/http://www.star-telegram.com/college_sports/story/265437.html dead October 21, 2007 Online aide gets ax from Aggies Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 13, 2007 October 12, 2007 Miller, John *https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3058459 A&M coach admonished for producing secretive newsletter Associated Press ESPN October 11, 2007 October 5, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071012234936/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3058459 October 12, 2007 livehttp://www.star-telegram.com/college_sports/story/264491.html A&M reprimands Franchione, shuts down his Web site Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 12, 2007 October 11, 2007 Miller John May 2016 medicmedic A bright spot was their defeat of the Longhorns, 38–30.http://www.aggieathletics.com/sports/games/boxscores/MFB_2160_TA12-UT.HTM#GAME.PLY Box Score Texas A&M University Department of Athletics November 23, 2007 November 25, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20071126060901/http://www.aggieathletics.com/sports/games/boxscores/MFB_2160_TA12-UT.HTM#GAME.PLY November 26, 2007 At the beginning of the post-game press conference, Franchione announced his resignation effective immediately.http://www.aggieathletics.com/pressRelease.php?SID=MFB&PRID=13659 Darnell Named Interim Head Football Coach Texas A&M University Department of Athletics November 24, 2007 November 25, 2007 May 2016 medicmedic Mike Sherman was hired three days later, becoming the 28th head coach of the Texas A&M football program.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/college/5329158.html Texas A&M hires Sherman to replace Franchione Houston Chronicle November 26, 2007 November 26, 2007 Duncan, Chris Associated Press May 2016 medicmedic As a result of a 1999 accident that killed 12 students and injured 27 others,http://chronicle.com/news/article/2169/appeals-court-upholds-dismissal-of-lawsuits-over-texas-am-bonfire-accident Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Lawsuits Over Texas A&M Bonfire Accident Houston Chronicle Hearst Publishing April 25, 2007 November 20, 2008 the Aggies can no longer hold a school sponsored version of their traditional Bonfirehttp://media.www.thebatt.com/media/storage/paper657/news/2005/11/16/MailCall/Bonfire.Needs.Support.Of.Student.Body-1058980.shtml Bonfire needs support of student body The Battalion Texas A&M University November 16, 2005 Dugan, Patrick March 31, 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070929104511/http://media.www.thebatt.com/media/storage/paper657/news/2005/11/16/MailCall/Bonfire.Needs.Support.Of.Student.Body-1058980.shtml September 29, 2007 mdy but an unofficial "Student Bonfire" will burn on November 22, 2008.http://www.studentbonfire.com/pages/about.html About student bonfire Student Bonfire March 31, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070315203742/http://www.studentbonfire.com/pages/about.html March 15, 2007http://www.studentbonfire.com/pages/burn.html 2008 BURN INFORMATION Student Bonfire November 20, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080305162034/http://studentbonfire.com/pages/burn.html March 5, 2008 The Longhorns will hold their traditional Hex Rally November 24, 2008.https://www.texasexes.org/events/register.asp?event=STTES00002 UT Hex Rally Texas Exes Alumni Association November 20, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522210541/https://www.texasexes.org/events/register.asp?event=STTES00002 May 22, 2011 dead mdy-all The Aggies came into the 2008 game with a 4–7 record, assuring that they would have a losing season no matter the outcome of the game with UT.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283200239 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025072132/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283200239 dead October 25, 2012 Texas A&M 21, Baylor 41 - Baylor's win ends Texas A&M's hopes for bowl bid ESPN November 15, 2008 November 20, 2008 The weather forecast called for a game-time temperature of 70 °F °C and a 40% chance of rain.http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USTX0057?from=enhsearch_loc Today's weather for Austin, TX November 27, 2008 The Weather Channel November 27, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081206184534/http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USTX0057?from=enhsearch_loc December 6, 2008 live Odds makers in Las Vegas predicted Texas would win by 35 points. The biggest margin of victory in the history of the rivalry occurred when Texas beat A&M 48–0 in 1898.Texas A&M 9 - (4) Texas 49 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/scoreboards/2008/11/27/38581_viewcast_recap.html Sports Illustrated Time Inc November 27, 2008 November 28, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081201083549/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/scoreboards/2008/11/27/38581_viewcast_recap.html December 1, 2008 dead Texas nearly equaled that record this year by producing a 49–9 victory, the second-largest margin of victory for this rivalry series. The win was the 31st for Colt McCoy, setting a new school record. It was also the 200th career win for Mack Brown, and it set a new attendance record for UT, the State of Texas, the Big 12 Conference, and the southwest region. Texas entered the season trailing Michigan and Notre Dame in the list of all-time victories. With the win, Texas finished its regular season 11–1, bringing its all-time win total to 831. Notre Dame compiled a 6–6 regular season record, increasing its win total to 830. Thus, Texas passed Notre Dame and now holds the #2 spot as of the completion of the 2008 regular season.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6136354.html A&M-UT Notes: Senior Shipley seeks another year Houston Chronicle Hearst Corporation November 28, 2008 December 1, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081205064914/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6136354.html December 5, 2008 live McCoy threw ran for 2 touchdowns and threw for 2 more. He completed 23 of 28 attempted passes for a total of 311 yards. That yardage put him at 3,594 yards for the season - another school record. His longest pass of the evening, 68 yarder on a post route to Jordan Shipley late in the third quarter, ended up a yard short of being McCoy's fifth touchdown of the evening. Oklahoma and Texas Tech also won their final regular-season games, which left in place a three-way tie for first place in the Big 12 south. The tie was broken in favor of the Oklahoma Sooners using a controversial ranking formula (see below). Thus, Oklahoma advanced to play in the 2008 Big 12 Championship Game and Texas waited for the results of that game to determine which bowl game would select Texas. Image:DKR Panorama 2008-11-28 200wins.jpg 17288 2166 Godzillatron announces Mack Brown's 200th career win before the largest crowd for a Texas or Big 12 football game. 250 2009 Fiesta Bowl - Ohio State 2009 Fiesta Bowl 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes football team right|300px|thumb|2009 Fiesta Bowl #10 Ohio State 3 3 0 15 #3 Texas 0 3 14 7 After being passed over in the selection for the 2009 BCS National Championship Game (see below), Texas accepted an invitation to play the Ohio State Buckeyes (OSU). The day the bowl bids were announced the sports betting line opened with Texas as ten-point favorites, the most of any of the 2009 BCS bowls.http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/12/07/longhorns_open.html Longhorns open as 10-point favorite over Buckeyes Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises December 7, 2008 December 7, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081209084056/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/12/07/longhorns_open.html December 9, 2008 dead mdy-all Texas and Ohio State have two of the longest-running programs in college football, but they have played each other only twice. Texas won the 2005 game en route to winning their most recent national championship. In the 2006 game, which was won by Ohio State, OSU and Texas were ranked #1 and #2 respectively.https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3753050 No. 3 Texas faces off with No. 10 Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl ESPN December 7, 2008 December 7, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081208172526/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3753050 December 8, 2008 live It was only the 36th time that the top two teams in college football had ever faced each other.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/college/4165951.html Poll shift means 1 will play 2 - Ohio State, UT get ready to clash in Austin Duarte, Joseph Houston Chronicle September 6, 2006 September 7, 2006http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14687408/ Ohio St-Texas Preview NBC Sports Einhorn, Justin September 7, 2006 September 7, 2006 dead https://archive.today/20121209085719/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14687408/ December 9, 2012 With under a minute to play, Texas Quarterback Colt McCoy engineered a comeback, and capped off the drive with a pass to WR Quan Cosby. Cosby eluded 2 defenders and ran almost 35 yards to score a touchdown. On the ensuing Ohio State drive which started with about 40 seconds on the clock, the Texas defense stepped up, and denied Ohio State from scoring. With a couple of seconds on the clock, Ohio State tried a hail mary, in vain. Rankings and championship possibilities 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 16 11 10 8 7 7 5 5 1 1 1 5 4 4 4 3 3 4 10 9 8 7 7 5 5 1 1 1 7 5 4 4 3 3 3 5 5 5 1 1 1 6 4 4 4 4 3 8 1 1 4 3 3 2 3 3 In order to have played in the 2009 BCS National Championship Game at the end of the 2008 season, Texas would have needed to have been ranked #1 or #2 in the final BCS rankings of the season.http://www.bcsfootball.org/bcsfb/eligibility BCS Selection Procedures Fox Sports November 7, 2008 November 15, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081208002438/http://www.bcsfootball.org/bcsfb/eligibility December 8, 2008 dead Texas rose to first place in the BCS rankings following their win over Missouri. They held that position for two weeks before losing to Texas Tech and dropping to fourth. The loss to Texas Tech on November 1 left the Longhorns dependent on the play of other teams to determine UT's fate for the season. Texas won the rest of their games, but so did Oklahoma. Texas Tech's only regular season loss was to Oklahoma. Because the three teams finished in a three-way tie, the final BCS poll of the season served as the tie-breaker.http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=1546006&DB_OEM_ID=10410 Tiebreaker Procedures Big12Sports.com Big12 Conference July 31, 2008 November 15, 2008 In the November 9 BCS rankings the Longhorns rose to third place due to a loss by Penn State, who had been in third place. Alabama was in the top position, Texas Tech was second, Florida fourth, and Oklahoma fifth.https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings 2008 NCAA Football Rankings ESPN November 15, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081104231204/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/rankingsindex November 4, 2008 live The following weekend, Alabama, Texas, and Florida won while Texas Tech and Oklahoma did not play. The top five rankings remained unchanged except that Texas switched places with Oklahoma in the Coaches' Poll, moving up to fourth place. When Texas only had its final game of the regular season, against Texas A&M, Texas Tech had two games remaining: against Oklahoma and Baylor. Besides Tech, Oklahoma still had a game pending against Oklahoma State. Alabama still faced Auburn and then the 2008 SEC Championship Game against Florida. Florida faced The Citadel prior to meeting Alabama in the SEC Championship Game. That left a variety of scenarios possible for Texas' championship hopes, provided they won against A&M.https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?page=roadtobcs/0805 Conference titles shouldn't affect title-game eligibility Edwards, Brad ESPN November 17, 2008 November 17, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081202132405/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?page=roadtobcs%2F0805 December 2, 2008 live Even if it didn't win the Big 12 South Division, Texas still had a reasonable chance at that point of playing for the national championship. In the 2001 season and the 2003 season, the national championship game included a Big 12 team that had not won the conference championship. In 2001, Nebraska did not play in the Big 12 Championship but went on to play for the national title.http://www.bcsguru.com/BCS_2001.htm Ten Years of BCS: 2001 BCS Guru November 15, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081203062626/http://www.bcsguru.com/BCS_2001.htm December 3, 2008 dead In 2003, the Sooners entered Big 12 Conference Championship ranked number one in the BCS rankings, but lost to Kansas State. They only fell to second place and went on to the BCS championship.http://www.kansascity.com/177/story/889758.html Big 12 teams tend to find BCS trouble The Kansas City Star Kerkhoff, Blari November 15, 2008 November 15, 2008 May 2016 medicmedic 45–35 campaign and BCS controversy 2008 Big 12 Conference South Division 3-way tie controversy On November 22 Oklahoma beat Texas Tech 65–21 in Norman, Oklahoma. The win dropped Texas Tech to #7 in the BCS and moved Texas and Oklahoma to #2 and #3, respectively. It also forced a three-way tie in the Big 12 South division between Texas, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma.http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8838124 Despite Oklahoma's win, Texas moves up to No. 2 Fox Sports November 23, 2008 November 23, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081202233511/http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/8838124 December 2, 2008 dead mdy-all Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas Tech each had one remaining regular season game. Texas played Texas A&M on Thanksgiving (November 27) and won 49–9. Texas Tech played Baylor on November 29 and won 35–28. Oklahoma played Oklahoma State on the same day and won 61–41. According to Big 12 Conference tie-breaker rules, when three teams finish tied, the highest in the BCS on December 1 goes to the Big 12 Championship Game. If Texas had finished #1 or #2 in the BCS, they would have gone to the National Championship Game even without going to the Big 12 Championship Game. BCS rules exist primarily to match up #1 vs. #2, and the rules prohibit three teams from the same conference making BCS berths.http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/10/24/around_the_offi.html Bridges, John Longhorns' Blog Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises October 24, 2008 November 23, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081028070259/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/10/24/around_the_offi.html October 28, 2008 dead mdy-allhttp://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/11/19/bcs_changes_tun.html BCS changes tune on possibility of three Big 12 teams Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 19, 2008 November 23, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110607155300/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/11/19/bcs_changes_tun.html June 7, 2011 mdy-all Polls prior to final regular season games According to the average rankings by Jeff Sagarin, Texas was the top team in the country followed by Oklahoma. Sagarin's ELO_CHESS ranking is a portion of the BCS computer rankings and it does not consider margin of victory. UT scored 93.56% vs 92.32% for Oklahoma. Sagarin's PREDICTOR score does include margin of victory in its calculation, but it is not part of the BCS formula. In this score, Texas still ranked higher than OU (95.28% vs 94.79%) and Texas Tech (89.35%) but the top three teams were USC (99.94%), Florida (99.58%), and Penn State (95.34%).https://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt08.htm Jeff Sagarin NCAA football ratings USA Today November 23, 2008 November 26, 2008 Texas combined BCS point average was 92.09% and Oklahoma's was 91.25%, for a separation of .84%.http://msn.foxsports.com/id/8839832_37_1.pdf Bowl Championship Series Standings Fox Sports November 23, 2008 November 23, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081203005610/http://msn.foxsports.com/id/8839832_37_1.pdf December 3, 2008 dead mdy-all The human voters in the Coaches' Poll and Harris Interactive Poll, which each constitute 1/3 of the BCS formula, had moved Oklahoma ahead of Texas. Before the final game, Texas had a substantial lead over OU in the computer rankings (96% to 90%). However, in the final week, OU faced OSU, which was ranked 12th in the BCS, while Texas played an unranked Texas A&M. With both teams winning, the Sooners edged past the Longhorns.http://www.dailytexanonline.com/sports/football_texas_rises_to_no._2_in_bcs Football: Texas rises to No. 2 in BCS Henry, David R. The Daily Texan University of Texas at Austin Texas Student Media November 24, 2008 November 26, 2008 May 2016 medicmedic 45–35 campaign Longhorn fans created a 45–35 campaign to remind voters in the AP and Coaches' polls that Texas beat OU 45-35 on a neutral field. Sophomore Austin Talbert created a Facebook group titled Texas did beat OU 45–35, lest we forget.https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=47933394560 Texas did beat OU 45-35, lest we forget Facebook.com December 12, 2008 and senior Matt Parks created a website titled Better Consider the Scoreboard.Better Consider the Scoreboard http://45-35.com/Texas_45_-_35_OU.html November 30, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081204065457/http://45-35.com/Texas_45_-_35_OU.html December 4, 2008 Robbins Kevin http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/27/1127fortyfive.html Horns fans hope they have polls' number: 45-35 Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 27, 2008 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081201142758/http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/longhorns/11/27/1127fortyfive.html December 1, 2008 dead mdy-all The campaign raised over $7,500Evans Thayer https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/28/sports/ncaafootball/28texas.html No. 2 Texas 49, Texas A&M 9 - No. 2 Texas Trounces State Rival Texas A&M The New York Times November 28, 2008 B10 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090411083724/http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/28/sports/ncaafootball/28texas.html April 11, 2009 live to have 20,000 45-35 signs printed for the Texas A&M at Texas game and to have a plane bearing the message Texas 45 OU 35 — settled on a neutral field fly over ESPN GameDay prior to the Oklahoma at Oklahoma State game. Excess proceeds were donated to the UT Orange Santa program and the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer research.http://45-35.com/The_Effort.html 欢迎一起娱乐！ 45-35.com 6 June 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20200904094024/http://45-35.com/The_Effort.html 4 September 2020 deadhttp://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/6136216.html Longhorns fans mobilize in hopes of swaying polls Houston Chronicle Hearst Corporation November 28, 2008 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081201072636/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/6136216.html December 1, 2008 live The Daily Texan printed an additional 5,000 to 30,000 signs.Burch Jimmy http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/story/1058589.html Texas Longhorns backers set to launch '45-35' sign campaign Fort Worth Star-Telegram December 12, 2008Ryan Loyd http://www.keyetv.com/content/news/topnews/story.aspx?content_id=105be081-6338-455d-be9c-6b8fb7ace824 Texas fans hatch plan to influence the BCS Keyetv.com November 27, 2008 December 12, 2008 May 2016 medicmedic John Bianco, UT's assistant athletic director for media relations, said that the campaign was done "independently" of the university. The campaign was covered by the Austin American-Statesman,Halliburton Suzanne http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/11/24/facebook_moveme.html Bevo Beat:Facebook movement for UT's BCS ranking Austin American-Statesman Cox Enterprises November 24, 2008 December 12, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110216014150/http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/11/24/facebook_moveme.html February 16, 2011 mdy-all CBS,Dodd Dennis http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/11141345 Opinions abound, but solutions hard to find in OU/Texas quagmire CBS Sports November 30, 2008 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081203092100/http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/11141345 December 3, 2008 dead mdy-all the Dallas Morning News,Carlton Chuck Hairopoulos, Kate http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/topstories/stories/112608dnspoambriefs.3767599.html Texas A&M backup QB wants one more shot at Texas The Dallas Morning News November 26, 2008 December 12, 2008 the Denver Post,http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_11105393 Oklahoma crushes Cowboys, makes big pitch for BCS ranking The Denver Post MediaNews Group Inc. November 30, 2008 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081203040624/http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_11105393 December 3, 2008 live ESPN,http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283340197 No. 3 Sooners turn to offense to make BCS case at Cowboys' expense November 30, 2008 ESPN December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081211094820/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283340197 December 11, 2008 dead the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Houston Chronicle,Barron David http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/6136216.html Longhorns fans mobilize in hopes of swaying polls Houston Chronicle Hearst Corporation November 28, 2008 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081201072636/http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/sports/6136216.html December 1, 2008 live the Kansas City Star,http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/915173.html Everyone in the South is making their points The Kansas City Star November 29, 2008 December 12, 2008 May 2016 medicmedic KEYE-TV, The New York Times,Thayer Evans https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/sports/ncaafootball/30sooners.html?pagewanted=2 No. 3 Oklahoma 61, No. 11 Oklahoma State 41 - Oklahoma's Dizzying Win Adds Intrigue to the B.C.S. The New York Times November 30, 2008 December 12, 2008 The Oklahoman,Trotter Jake http://newsok.com/texas-longhorns-fans-book-flyover-with-ou-score-during-bedlam/article/3325603 The fight for the BCS; Texas Longhorns fans book flyover with OU score during Bedlam The Oklahoman Oklahoma City November 30, 2008 December 12, 2008Trotter Jake http://www.newsok.com/ou-osu-football-texas-tech-fans-are-planning-flyover-too/article/3326103 OU, OSU football: Texas Tech fans are planning flyover The Oklahoman Oklahoma City November 29, 2008 December 12, 2008 December 1, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081201162838/http://www.newsok.com/ou-osu-football-texas-tech-fans-are-planning-flyover-too/article/3326103 dead and the San Antonio Express-News.Finger Mike http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/35272014.html OU creates even more bedlam San Antonio Express-News November 30, 2008 December 12, 2008 June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Texas Tech and Oklahoma fan response In response to the 45–35 campaign, Texas Tech and Oklahoma fans created a 39–33 campaign to remind voters that Texas Tech beat Texas 39–33 in Lubbock. An anonymous individual also created a website titled The game that Texas Longhorn fans seem to have forgotten.http://www.39-33.com/ 39-33... The game that was forgotten 39-33 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081210075250/http://39-33.com/ December 10, 2008 dead mdy-all Tech Alumnus Shane Walker and other Red Raider fans also raised money to have their own plane fly over ESPN GameDay at the OU at Oklahoma State game, with a banner carrying the website "www.39-33.com". That campaign was covered by the Fort Worth Star-TelegramBurch Jimmy http://www.star-telegram.com/288/story/1064745.html Texas Tech hopes air display will voice its message Fort Worth Star-Telegram November 29, 2008 December 12, 2008 May 2016 medicmedic and the Oklahoman. Results In the Coaches' Poll,http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/polls/coaches/ College Football - Rankings - Division I-A Coaches' Top 25 Poll Sports Illustrated December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081211142152/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/polls/coaches/ December 11, 2008 dead Oklahoma lost 15 votes, but remained at #2 with 1,397 votes while Texas gained 26 votes to move up to #3 with 1,396 votes. In the Harris poll,http://www.harrisinteractive.com/news/newsletters/bcsnews/BCS_Nov_30_2008.pdf The Harris Poll The Harris Poll August 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20081203075242/http://www.harrisinteractive.com/news/newsletters/bcsnews/BCS_Nov_30_2008.pdf December 3, 2008 dead Texas gained two votes to pass OU and move up to #3 while OU lost 29 votes to fall to #4. In the AP poll,https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings?seasonYear=2008&weekNumber=15&seasonType=2 2008 NCAA Football Rankings - Week 14 (Nov. 30) ESPN November 30, 2008 December 12, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081210102356/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/rankingsindex?seasonYear=2008&weekNumber=15&seasonType=2 December 10, 2008 live Texas gained six votes to pass OU and move up to #3 while OU lost six votes to fall to the #4 position. In the Sagarin ratings,https://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt08.htm Jeff Sagarin NCAA football ratings USA Today April 1, 2006 December 12, 2008 one of the six computer polls that makes up one third of the BCS rankings, one loss Oklahoma moved into the #1 spot, jumping undefeated Alabama. Texas moved up to the #2 spot. Oklahoma and Missouri both went to the Big 12 Championship Game, so the game featured two teams that Texas beat by double digits. Oklahoma beat Missouri 62–21 and finished ranked #1 in the final BCS standings.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283410201 https://web.archive.org/web/20081208032719/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283410201 dead December 8, 2008 Oklahoma crushes Missouri; Florida up next ESPN March 25, 2010 Oklahoma would then go on to lose the BCS Championship to Florida, 24-14. Texas Tech also lost their bowl game to Mississippi in the Cotton Bowl. Texas would win the BCS Fiesta Bowl over Ohio State, 24-21. Players drafted into the NFL +RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Club113Brian OrakpoOLBWashington Redskins381Roy MillerDTTampa Bay Buccaneers4105Henry MeltonDEChicago Bears7211Chris OgbonnayaRBSt. Louis Rams Statistics April 2010 References External links Texas Category:Texas Longhorns football seasons Category:Fiesta Bowl champion seasons Texas Longhorns football