AUSTIN, TX - APRIL 22: Utility Katie Stewart #20 of the Texas Longhorns hits a long fly ball during the college softball game between Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma State Cowgirls on April 22, 2026, at Red & Charlie McCombs Field in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesOver the weekend during Texas softballs sweep against Kentucky, standout slugger and junior first baseman Katie Stewart got ahold of her 24th home run for the 2026 season. Stewarts homer also set the programs new single-season record. Perhaps we can expect more of this as the Longhorns look to make a statement in the postseason. Just when you think college softballs Red River Rivalry is a big deal, ESPN bumps it for the NBA. In case you missed it, Katie Stewart nuked a walk-off home run. pic.twitter.com/rPLxmTtpLE Maren Angus-Coombs (@Maren_Angus) April 12, 2026WHAT THEYRE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS Austin American-Statesman: Which undrafted Longhorns are still heading to the NFL?Austin American-Statesman: Did Steve Sarkisian, Longhorns answer key spring football questions?247Sports: Horns247 Roundtable: Which Texas player had the best NFL Draft and which Longhorn could be a sleeper?Inside Texas: The Reheat: Why are some doubting Arch Manning as 2027s QB1?Inside Texas: Steve Sarkisian has the chance to re-write Texas wide receiver record bookInside Texas: Where Texas ranks in RPI with May around the cornerInside Texas: The five most important Longhorns for Texas baseballs hopes of postseason successICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION No. 4 Texas grits out 4-3 10-inning win over VanderbiltMichael Taaffe blacked out when the Miami Dolphins calledTexas OG DJ Campbell selected No. 200 by the Miami DolphinsRECRUITING ROUNDUP 247Sports: The Stampede: Two new recruiting developments, five-star update247Sports: Scruggs Scoop: Where Texas can turn after Peyton Miller and SaRod Bakers commitments, TE recruiting notesInside Texas: Coaches on the Road: Texas turns up heat on elite 2027 LB Jhadyn NelsonInside Texas: Inside Scoop: Five-star targets take visits, Texas coaches on the roadSEC SHOWDOWN Austin American-Statesman: SEC releases 2026 volleyball schedule. Who is Texas playing at home?Good Bull Hunting: Aggie baseball takes series from Florida in GainesvilleRock M Nation: Mizzou puts eight new Tigers in the leagueRed Cup Rebellion: No. 5 Georgia takes series against No. 17 Ole Miss whats next for Rebels?Rocky Top Talk: What Rick Barnes said about new Tennessee wing Jalen HaralsonRoll Bama Roll: Alabama Football: 2026 NFL Draft recap and UDFA open threadDawg Sports: Saints gain offensive firepower in DelpA Sea Of Blue: NCAA 5-in-5 rule is set to pass, but players like Otega Oweh wont be grandfathered inWHAT WERE READING SB Nation: NFL Draft grades for every teams full 2026 classSB Nation: Nelly Korda officially number one in the world againSB Nation: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds after the 2026 Draft include a few intriguing long shotsNEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND Hes here because he wants to be here. NEW: Steve Sarkisian tells @Clowfb Texas signed Arch Manning for free out of high school.Manning is believed to be making $2M currently from the Longhorns.Arch could have dragged us over the coals for six million, seven million, whatever he wanted. Thats an extra five https://t.co/i0ZcvticqJpic.twitter.com/nrN8ejScUi On3 (@On3) April 16, 2026