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Texas linebacker Jadeveon Clowney was given the non-exclusive franchise tag by the Texans on Monday, meaning Houston would get tow first round picks if the former first-round pick signed elsewhere.

Texans hand Jadeveon Clowney non-exclusive franchise tag

The Houston Texans put the franchise tag on defensive standout Jadeveon Clowney on Monday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/5/19

From left, Ethan Moore signed to play football at Texas Lutheran University, Abigail Bendle will run track at New Mexico and Ayden Sharp will play football at Trinity Valley Community College after signing last Wednesday.

Rouse quarterback Ethan Moore ready to compete at TLU

Ethan Moore was at the heart of a culture change at Rouse. The Raiders’ quarterback remembers during his freshman year when they were settling for little victories. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/9/19

Vandegrift offensive lineman Matt Sanders signed to play football at Mary Hardin-Baylor last Wednesday morning.

Vandegrift All-State lineman Matt Sanders signs with Mary Hardin-Baylor

Matt Sanders didn’t look like much like a football player the first time he stepped on the Vandegrift campus. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/7/19

Kris Price will be the next head football coach at Leander. Price has spent the last six seasons as defensive coordinator at Keller and was in the same position at Mexia and Boerne.

Kris Price named Leander football coach

Kris Price walked into Leander High School the same day he was to be introduced as the next head football coach and was encouraged by what he saw. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/7/19

Glenn tight end Nate Hatter accepted a preferred walk-on at the University of Texas.

Glenn standout Nate Hatter to walk on at Texas

Nate Hatter has never been one to balk at the first sight of a challenge, but next chapter in his football career is undoubtedly going to be his biggest one yet. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/10/19

Dana Holgorsen was unveiled as the Cougars new head coach last week with reports saying he’s agreed to a five-year, $20 million contract, making him the highest paid coach non-power conference school ever.

Houston hires Dana Holgorsen as head coach

Dana Holgorsen was born and played college football in Iowa and he spent the last eight years at West Virginia, but he still thinks Houston is home. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/3/19

Major Applewhite was fired as head football coach at Houston on Sunday. He went 15-11 in three seasons in charge of the Cougars with three bowl losses.

Houston fires Major Applewhite after two seasons

Major Applewhite has been fired as Houston football coach after two seasons in charge of the Cougars, according to a release from the school. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/31/18

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (quarterback Charlie Brewer threw for 384 yards and two touchdowns and had the first 100-yard rushing game of his career, going for 108 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' Texas Bowl win over Vanderbilt on Saturday.

Baylor completes massive turnaround in Texas Bowl

In just two seasons, Matt Rhule has taken Baylor from a program reeling after a national scandal to one on the precipice of challenging for titles. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/31/18

Kendal Briles resigned as offensive coordinator at Houston following the Cougars' lopsided loss to Army in the Armed Forces Bowl to take a similar position at Florida State.

Houston loses bowl game, offensive coordinator

The last week hasn’t gone as well as Houston would have liked. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/24/18

Vandegrift linebacker and District 13-6A Defensive MVP signed on to play football at Army during early signing day on Wednesday.

Spencer Jones, Reese Watson sign to play at college level

Spencer Jones is already feeling the excitement of the Army-Navy rivalry, and soon, he’ll be right in the middle of it. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/20/18

Headed into Week 16 of the NFL regular season, the playoff picture is still blurry.

NFL playoff picture still blurry heading into Week 16

The cardboard boxes have a home game this week. more

By SAM FARMER, Los Angeles Times | 12/20/18

Nick Foles returned to the starting job for the Philadelphia Eagles last week and helped them beat the Los Angeles Rams. The Westlake alum was last year's Super Bowl MVP.

Saint Nick arrives just in time: Eagles bask in that Foles magic again

What follows is based less in fact than in feel. more

By MARCUS HAYES, The Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/19/18

Round Rock Dragons quarterback Ryan O'Keefe (4) carries the ball on a touchdown run during a high school football playoff game between Round Rock and Klein Oak at Merrill Green Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018 in Bryan, TX.

Playoff teams dominate All-District football honors

With the football season nearing its end, districts including Leander and Round Rock ISD schools announced their All-District selections this week. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/5/18

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones greet each other before a game on Nov. 18, 2018, at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Why Jerry Jones turned down an offer to sell Cowboys and start a franchise in LA

FRISCO, Texas – Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has always been prone to hyperbole when supporting something near and dear to him. more

By CLARENCE E. HILL JR., Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 12/4/18

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was named one of three finalists for the 2018 Heisman trophy after throwing for 3,353 yards, 37 touchdowns and four interceptions and rushed for four additional scores despite only playing into the fourth quarter a handful of times.

2018 Heisman Trophy finalists announced

NEW YORK – Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa, Oklahoma's Kyler Murray and Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins were announced as the finalists for the 2018 Heisman Trophy on Monday. more

By NICK KLOPSIS, Newsday | 12/3/18

Isaiah Smallwood ran for three touchdowns, but Vandegrift fell to Longview 56-28 in the regional semifinals Saturday at McLane Stadium in Waco.

Longview outpaces Vandegrift in regional semifinals

WACO — As head coach Drew Sanders addressed his team Saturday night, a mixture of emotions filled the air. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/1/18

Texas Longhorns tight end Cade Brewer (80) carries the ball during the third quarter of a college football game between the Baylor Bears and the Texas Longhorns at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas.

Texas, Oklahoma continue rivalry in Big 12 title game

Tom Herman was very clear that Saturday is not the Red River Showdown. Saturday is much bigger. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/29/18

Houston Cougars offensive lineman Will Noble (69) during a college football game the University of Houston and the University of South Florida on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas. Houston won, 57-36.

Center of Attention: Rouse alum Will Noble leaving his mark at Houston

Rouse was forced to punt against then-undefeated Flour Bluff while on the verge a state semifinal berth in 2012. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/29/18

Vandegrift Vipers junior quarterback Dru Dawson (4) looks to pass during a high school football playoff game between Vandegrift and Klein Collins at Waller ISD Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in Waller, TX.

Vandegrift, Longview set for battle of unbeatens

The Vandegrift players have known since the first week of the season they had a chance to be special. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 11/29/18

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher and Texas coach Tom Herman.

State lawmaker files bill to require annual football game between UT and Texas A&M

A Texas House member wants to bring back an annual football game between the state's two flagship universities: the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University. On Tuesday, … more

By CASSANDRA POLLOCK, The Texas Tribune | 11/27/18

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