Sam Fariss

Sam Fariss

Joined: Jan 26, 2024

Sam Fariss is a staff writer for our NCAA team. She attended the University of Oregon (Go Ducks) where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Sam has covered college football and other collegiate sports for six years now. Her favorite teams are the Ducks (of course) and the Texas Longhorns because she was raised in Austin!

Texas Baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle watches from the dugout as the Longhorns prepare to take on the Auburn Tigers in the first game of a three-game series on Thursday night at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 17, 2025.

SEC conference awards flood in for Texas baseball after regular season ends

Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian speaks during the Coaches' Press Conference at AT&T Stadium, Jan. 9, 2024. Both coaches answered questions from the media.

Texas football fighting for 4-star EDGE Dre Quinn alongside fellow SEC program

The Texas Longhorns celebrate a home run by Reese Atwood (14) during the NCAA D1 Softball Tournament Regional against UCF at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Texas Longhorns news: Softball is feeling super, baseball earns the No. 1 seed, more

Texas Longhorns outfielders Easton Winfield (9) and Max Belyeu (44) celebrate a score during the game against Dartmouth at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

The Texas Longhorns reign supreme in the SEC with first win over Oklahoma

Steve Sarkisian, Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic - Ohio State v Texas

Alabama publication shows UT rival spending shameful amount of money on ex-coaches

Kevin Durant, Mississippi v Texas

Kevin Durant adds to his ever-growing trophy case, earning prestigious NBA honor

Steve Sarkisian, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Texas v Arizona State

Recent 4-star Texas commit hops on recruiting train for the Longhorns

Texas mascot Hook 'Em stands in front of the student section as smoke billows onto the field between the third and fourth quarter as the Texas Longhorns play the Clemson Tigers.

Former 5-star USC commit schedules official visit with the Texas Longhorns

Texas Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle ahead of the Longhorns' game against the UTSA Roadrunners, March 18, 2025 at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

Schlossnagle already looking toward the postseason despite rivalry series up first

Nov 24, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian observes quarterback Arch Manning (16) warming up before a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Arch Manning has formed a bond with a head coach other than Steve Sarkisian

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the College Football Playoffs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Horns gain possible two-way player in the form of a 4-star ATH from class of 2026

Texas Longhorns catcher Rylan Galvan (6) walks to home plate during the game against Florida at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Austin.

Texas Longhorns take over the D1Baseball player position rankings

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian stand together following a press conference before the CFP semifinal at the Cotton Bowl Classic.

Texas and Ohio State fanbases are enraged about kickoff time of the rematch

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receivers coach Chris Jackson against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.

4-star WR from class of 2027 has high praise for Texas receivers coach Chris Jackson

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns cornerback Davante Davis (9) before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium

Former Texas FB player fills hearts as he returns to campus for something special

Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon (3) is announced in the starting lineup ahead of Texas' NCAA Playoff Regional final game against the TCU Horned Frogs on March 31, 2025.

Texas dominates the SEC in its debut season within the conference