TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 23: Defensive End Colin Simmons #1 of the Texas Longhorns speaks at SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at Tampa Marriott Water Street on July 23, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Parker S. Freedman/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesTexas edge rusher Colin Simmons is among those to land on this years Allstate Wuerffel Trophy watch list. Each season, the award honors the sports most impactful community leaders. Former Texas safety Michael Taaffe won the Wuerffel Trophy last season for his work with Texas Against Fentanyl; among Longhorns to receive the annual honor before him, Sam Acho won the award back in 2010. Colin Simmons has been named to the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watchlist @ColinSimmons__ x @WuerffelTrophypic.twitter.com/I15Mg4elBA Texas Football (@TexasFootball) August 11, 2026WHAT THEYRE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS Austin American-Statesman: Why was an NBA coach asked to speak to the Texas football team?Austin American-Statesman: 3 things Jerritt Elliott said after Texas volleyballs scrimmage vs MinnesotaAustin American-Statesman: These 3 backups could factor into Texas 2026 rushing attackAustin American-Statesman: Golden: Who rivals Will Muschamp as Texas footballs most intense coach?247Sports: Four Texas football players whose stock is rising during training camp247Sports: Texas football ran the ball 16 straight times in practice on Monday. Steve Sarkisian explains why247Sports: Three position battles to keep an eye on as Texas football moves to fully-padded practices on Tuesday nightInside Texas: Texas Fall Camp: Four Longhorns with the most to gain from padded practiceICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION A s***-talking Arch Manning is now leading TexasKyle Flood needs a get-right season with talented Texas OLAdjust your expectations for the Texas TE position in 2026Texas opens preseason camp with necessary physicalitySteve Sarkisian makes lofty Cam Coleman comparison2028 5-star OT Austin Attalah names Texas in top three schoolsRECRUITING ROUNDUP Austin American-Statesman: Austin High volleyballs Camille Presley officially joins UT with 2026 class247Sports: Nations No. 1 2028 WR Brysen Wright sets two in-season SEC visits247Sports: Recruiting Intel: Inside IMG Academys deep 2028 defensive line group247Sports: Elite OT Austin Attalah breaks down top three of Texas, Texas Tech, USCInside Texas: Four-star 2028 DB Jalen Flowers locks in seven game day visitsInside Texas: Texas Longhorns Recruiting Intel: Brysen Wright, Horns make five-stars top three, 2027 elite commits versatilitySEC SHOWDOWN Austin American-Statesman: LSU, OU some of Texas womens basketball road opponents in SEC slateDallas Morning News: What do ticket prices look like for 2026 Red River Rivalry bout between Texas, Oklahoma?Inside Texas: Texas Football Opponent Fall Camp Questions: Ole Miss RebelsGood Bull Hunting: Position Preview: Defensive Ends Rock M Nation: Darris Smith prepares to lead unproven edge groupAnd The Valley Shook: LSU QB Sam Leavitt says foot injury is no longer on his mindRed Cup Rebellion: 2026 Ole Miss Position Previews: LinebackersRocky Top Talk: 3 things to know when attending a football game at Neyland StadiumRoll Bama Roll: 2026 Alabama Crimson Tide Fall Football Preview: Offensive line depth chart predictionsA Sea Of Blue: Louisville is now in the mix for Kentucky Basketball target Jaxon KohlerWHAT WERE READING SB Nation: All-Decade Quarterback Debate: Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, or Matthew Stafford?SB Nation: Seahawks, Broncos announce double throwbacks for Thursday Night FootballSB Nation: Stephanie White had a fiery defense of the Fever before facing the LibertyNEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND To be expected. can always count on Longhorn Nation #HookEmpic.twitter.com/aL4YoKgbNL Texas Longhorns (@TexasLonghorns) August 11, 2026