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December 2, 2023, Arlington, Texas, United States: Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian makes the Hook ‘Em Horns sign after defeating Oklahoma State and winning the 2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Championship after the match between Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma State Cowboys. (Photo by Javier Vicencio / Eyepix Group) (Photo credit should read Javier Vicencio / Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University have a lot to celebrate. Both football teams have made history this season.
“Coming from such low points, a lot of low moments, these moments make it even better,” says UT Austin student Devin Ritter.
The Longhorns won the 2023 Big 12 Championship against Oklahoma State University on Saturday. The win sent them to the College Football Playoffs for the first time ever.
“I’m really excited, especially my freshman year, going 5-7 that Kansas game was pretty rough. So, that feeling compared to how it is now, it’s amazing. Especially because I was born and raised here in Austin,” said Ritter.
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The Horns will head to New Orleans to play against the Washington Huskies on New Year’s Day in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
“I’m super impressed by all the parts that we have done. Now, I really wasn’t anticipating this, but seeing them improve, keep going, fighting through the end, I can see we deserve it and take it all this year,” says UT Austin student Estabon Santos.
In San Marcos, Texas State is also celebrating a first.
“It’s pretty cool, it’s pretty nice, it’s really impressive, that’s good for them. They are balancing their academics at the same time. That must be really challenging,” says Texas State University student Jairo Contreras.
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Publish date : 2023-12-05 02:44:04
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