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.

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) in action during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoffs.

Texas defense shines on Walter Camp Preseason All-American lists

Myles Turner, Texas v Kansas

Former Longhorn signs a jaw-dropping deal with the Milwaukee Bucks

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) warms up as the Texas Longhorns prepare to play the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the College Football Playoffs.

ESPN 2026 NFL Mock Draft has a jaw-dropping prediction for the Texas Longhorns

Tre Johnson, 2025 NBA Draft - Round One

Tre Johnson will make up for Washington Wizards' Draft Lottery heartbreak

Kevin Durant, Fanatics Fest NYC 2025

Kevin Durant's success (or lack of it) in Houston could alter how fans view him

Texas Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian takes the field for the first pitch ahead of the Lone Star Showdown against Texas A&M at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Former 5-star Oregon Ducks commit flips to the Texas Longhorns

Steve Sarkisian, Clemson v Texas - Playoff First Round

Steve Sarkisian snags 4-star DL out from under Georgia, Florida, and more

CJ Baxter, Allstate Sugar Bowl - Texas v Washington

CJ Baxter makes the Longhorns feel like it's Christmas in June

Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) reacts in the second half of the NCAA Tournament First Four game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Texas Longhorns.

SEC hands the Longhorns an impossible gauntlet of road matchups

Analyst Lee Corso kisses a Texas football helmet before ESPN's College Game Day, at the University of Texas on the South Mall, ahead of the Longhorns' game against the Georgia Bulldogs in Austin, Oct. 19, 2024.

Longhorns help send off Lee Corso in College GameDay’s most iconic season opener yet

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