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!

Nov 29, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (10) celebrates his touchdown against the San Jose State Spartans in the second quarter.

Former Stanford WR and 3-star transfer commits to the Texas Longhorns

Apr 3, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns coach Vic Schaefer reacts during a press conference at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

FAU center is the second transfer commit for Vic Schaefer and the Longhorns

Mar 20, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Long Beach State 49ers forward Lassina Traore (23) addresses the media during the NCAA first round practice session at Delta Center.

Sean Miller brings another former Xavier Musketeer to Texas

Longhorns cheer as Texas catcher Kimble Schuessler (10) hits a home run during the Longhorns' game against Houston Christian, April 8, 2025, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

Texas baseball is atop the SEC and the country after win over conference opponent

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. (78) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round

4-star OT prospect is returning to Austin for his official visit with the Longhorns

Steve Sarkisian, Texas v Texas A&M

Texas football less than 2 weeks from Fan Day in place of Spring Game

Vic Schaefer, TCU v Texas

Vic Schaefer lands 5-star recruit, adding offensive powerhouse to lineup

Kenya Hunter, Georgetown v Syracuse

Sean Miller poaches former assistant from the Hoosiers for Texas staff

Arch Manning, Kentucky v Texas

Longhorns' Arch Manning is trending during QB troubles in Knoxville

Freddie Dubose, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl - Texas v Arizona State

Texas WR and former 3-star prospect plans to enter the transfer portal

Isaiah Bond, Kentucky v Texas

Former Texas WR Isaiah Bond turns himself in to authorities amid SA accusations

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium

Colin Simmons and Anthony Hill continue to garner national attention in the offseason

Arch Manning, Clemson v Texas - Playoff First Round

Arch Manning reassures Texas fans that he knows he is where he belongs

Jordan Spieth, Sophie Spieth, The Masters - Par Three Contest

Former Texas star Jordan Spieth shares a few special moments ahead of the Masters

Emma Halter (2), libero for the Texas Longhorns, serves during the scrimmage volleyball match against UTSA at Gregory Gym on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Austin.

Texas volleyball announces conference schedule ahead of second season in SEC

Colt McCoy, Texas Spring Game

Colt McCoy and Steve Sarkisian have high praise for one Texas quarterback