The University of Texas played its first football game in 1893 against "The Dallas Foot ball Club." It was held at the Dallas Fairgrounds, and the score was 18-16 in favor of Texas also called "University 11."
Today The University of Texas' football team is the 2nd most winningest college in the country, with 832 wins. They have won 4 Division1-A championships, in: 1963 1969 1970 2005.
Their head coach today is Mack Brown. He is scheduled to coach the team through 2016, where he will be replaced by defensive coordinator Will Muschamp.
Longhorn Mascots Bevo
The Aggies branded the Longhorn mascot with the score of their victory, 13-0,w
hich was later modified by UT closing in the 1 and 3 to form a "B", by makingthe "-" an "E", by squeezing in a "V" after the new "E" and leaving the "O" to spell BEVO.Bevo, a Texas Longhorn, has been a fixture at UT games since 1966, and he is still a very inspiring figue to the University of Texas.Some interesting facts about The University of Texas' football team:
Head coach: Mack Brown
Home stadium:Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium
Location: Austin, Texas
Conference: Big 12
National titles: 4
Conference Championships: 29
The UT Tower
The 27-story Main Building, the UT Tower, is bathed in orange-colored lights to stand as a beacon to the Longhorns’ success.The Tower is lit Orange on top with a White shaft for: » Regular-season victories, except Texas A&M» Non-Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Bowl victoriesThe Tower is lit entirely Orange for:» Victories over Texas A&M» Winning the Big 12 South» Winning the Big 12 Championship Game» Winning the Big 12 Regular-Season ChampionshipThe Tower is lit entirely Orange with a #1 displayed for:» National Championship
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