JD Andress

5 days ago | si.com | JD Andress

Hello again. Long time no see. Yes, I admit, I have been slacking. Life has gotten busy and in the way, so there hasn't been a "WDWL" in quite a few weeks, but that changes now. If you are new here, this is a weekly article where I talk about what fans can take away from the past week's performance that doesn't show up in the box score or in a recap article. So, let's get to it, shall we? The TCU Horned Frogs are coming off a series loss against Arizona, which is ranked in the top-25.

6 days ago | si.com | JD Andress

One of the fastest-rising Defensive Line recruits, Darryus McKinley, has narrowed his list to four schools. The three-star defensive tackle from Lafayette, LA, told On3 Sports that the Texas Longhorns, LSU Tigers, Florida Gators, and Tennessee Volunteers have made the top four. Darryus is the 46th-ranked defensive line prospect in the 2026 recruiting cycle, the 12th-highest recruit in the state of Louisiana, and the 443rd-ranked prospect in the country according to the 247Sports composite score.

1 week ago | si.com | JD Andress

It is no secret that college football fans travel well, especially those sporting the Texas Longhorns burnt orange, which is well-known worldwide. Fans know nothing can derail a trip to watch your favorite team play more than high flight prices or an overbooked flight. Delta Air Lines has acknowledged the problem plaguing fans and is doing something to help the backbone of college football. According to its website, the airline has announced its largest college football flying schedule.

1 week ago | si.com | JD Andress

The Texas Longhorns are hot on the recruiting trail as the summer draws near, and have landed their fifth commitment for the 2026 recruiting cycle, with more potentially on the way. The Longhorns have secured a commitment from five-star long snapper Trott O'Neal, he announced on his X account. O'Neal is the first special-teams player to commit to the Forty Acres in this recruiting cycle, and is the fourth in-state recruit.

1 week ago | si.com | JD Andress

As the summer nears, and the 2026 recruits take their visits, many are already nearing their commitment. Among those is Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, a four-star wide receiver, who will announce his commitment on May 4th. The Inglewood, California, prospect told Hayes Fawcett of On3 that he will choose between Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, USC, and the Texas Longhorns. “They have a really good offense," he told Fawcett. "They played a really good defense when I was there. They’re a great all-around team.