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!

Matthew McConaughey, Texas v Texas A&M

Matthew McConaughey's popularity is hit or miss, except with a few former Longhorns

Texas forward Kadin Shedrick (5) pressures Tennessee forward Felix Okpara (34) during the first half of a Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinal game at Bridgestone Arena.

Longhorns are in a place of uncertainty after loss to the Volunteers

Tennessee forward Igor Milicic Jr. (7) blocks a shot by Texas forward Jayson Kent (25) during the first half of a Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinal game.

Texas postseason future on the rocks after loss to Tennessee in SEC quarterfinals

Sep 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) catches a touchdown pass in the first half against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks.

Despite great freshman year, Texas WR Ryan Wingo suffered from poor vision

Oklahoma Sooners v Georgia Bulldogs

Longhorns face former Texas coach Rick Barnes in quarterfinals of SEC Tournament

Texas v Texas A&M

Refs take over the Texas-Texas A&M game in the SEC Tournament, Horns win in OT

Arthur Kaluma

Texas needs to 'keep being physical' after aggressive first half versus Texas A&M

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) prior to the game against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round.

New leak of the EA College Football 26 cover doesn't include any Longhorns

Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) drives past Vanderbilt Commodores guard Chris Manon (30) and forward Devin McGlockton (99) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena.

Tre Johnson and Rodney Terry ask 'How can you not be excited about the month of March?'

Texas v Arkansas

Rodney Terry happy with his team's first-half performance in SEC Tournament opener

Barryn Sorrell, Clemson v Texas - Playoff First Round

4-star EDGE locks in his official visit with the Texas Longhorns

Texas outfielder Max Belyeu (44) smiles after catching a hit in the outfield as the Longhorns play Texas State at UFCU Disch–Falk Field on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Texas baseball had its best start to the season in two decades

Bevo

Longhorns mourn the loss of Al Matthews, the first Black coach in Texas history

Mar 8, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Chendall Weaver (2) watches the ball as he defends in the second half of the Longhorns' game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Moody Center.

Is Texas' Chendall Weaver playing in the SEC Tournament? Latest injury updates

T'Vondre Sweat

4-star DL includes Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns in his final four schools

Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) takes the court as the Longhorns prepare to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks at the Moody Center on Feb. 5, 2025. Arkansas won the game 78-70.

Tre Johnson earns numerous conference honors after freshman season for Texas