Texas kicker Bert Auburn to remain with Longhorns for fifth year

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns kicker Bert Auburn (45) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Chip Brown of 247 Sports confirmed on Monday that Texas senior kicker Bert Auburn will remain with the Longhorns for his additional year of eligibility.

Auburn, a fourth-year kicker, has appeared in 28 games. He was selected to Phil Steele’s 2024 Preseason All-America Second Team and named to the 2024 preseason first-team All-SEC by the media.

In 2023, Auburn established UT single-season records for field goals made (29) and points scored by a kicker (143). He also set the Texas and Big 12 Conference record with 19 consecutive field goals made. Auburn also set a Texas record for a kicker with 21 points scored against Texas Tech.

Auburn joined the Longhorns as a redshirt freshman and currently holds the program record for total field goals made at 61. He is following in the footsteps of LA Charger and former Longhorn Cameron Dicker.

ATLANTA – Texas senior kicker Bert Auburn, who has an additional year of eligibility, told Horns247 on Monday he plans to return to Texas next season.

And special teams coach Jeff Banks said despite signing a senior transfer punter, he wants freshman Michael Kern to stay at…

— Chip Brown (@ChipBrown247) December 30, 2024

Bert Auburn and the Texas Longhorns will face the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl CFP quarterfinal on New Year’s Day from Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta at 12 p.m. CT.

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Publish date : 2024-12-30 23:16:00

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