{"id":399964,"date":"2026-08-07T05:20:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/399964\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T05:20:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:20:14","slug":"longhorns-daily-news-two-texas-freshmen-were-absent-from-early-fall-camp-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/399964\/","title":{"rendered":"Longhorns Daily News: Two Texas freshmen were absent from early fall camp practices"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two defensive backs were reportedly not seen at Texas football\u2019s early fall camp practices, Sports Illustrated<\/a> reports. Specifically, that includes two freshmen defensive players: cornerback Samari Matthews and safety Yaheim Riley. It\u2019s unclear why either player was not in attendance as the 2026 season nearly officially gets underway. We\u2019ll follow up if we get ahold of any additional information related to the players\u2019 notable absences.<\/p>\n

WHAT THEY\u2019RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS <\/p>\n

Austin American-Statesman<\/a>: 3 things we saw at Texas football\u2019s second practice of the summer<\/p>\n

247Sports<\/a>: Entering his second year at Texas, Hero Kanu looks to use his title experience to deliver for the Longhorns<\/p>\n

247Sports<\/a>: Three takeaways from the defensive unit following the second day of Texas football\u2019s fall training camp<\/p>\n

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247Sports<\/a>: Why Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian supports changes to revenue sharing cap in Protect College Sports Act<\/p>\n

247Sports<\/a>: The Insider: Team sources weigh in on the Texas Longhorns as training camp begins<\/p>\n

Inside Texas<\/a>: Report from Texas football fall camp practice No. 2: Info on Jelani McDonald and the Longhorns<\/p>\n

Inside Texas<\/a>: How personalities of the 2026 Texas football team are taking shape, setting fall camp tone<\/p>\n

Inside Texas<\/a>: Texas football\u2019s Justus Terry called a \u2018generational talent\u2019 by veteran DT Hero Kanu<\/p>\n

Inside Texas<\/a>: Fall camp evidence of how Texas program has evolved in six season under Steve Sarkisian<\/p>\n

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION <\/p>\n

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Longhorns Special Teams Preview: Rebuilding Texas football\u2019s specialist squad<\/a><\/p>\n

Cam Coleman bolsters Texas WR room looking to take the next step<\/a><\/p>\n

Rebuilt Texas RB room hopes to regain ground game explosiveness<\/a><\/p>\n

247Sports<\/a>: 2028 Recruiting Rankings: Early favorites for college football\u2019s top uncommitted prospects<\/p>\n

247Sports<\/a>: The State of Sunshine State Recruiting: Florida high school coaches speak out<\/p>\n

Inside Texas<\/a>: Fakatou, Currie, Baker and more: Sierra Canyon could have high school football\u2019s best defense<\/p>\n

Inside Texas<\/a>: How many college football programs are spending north of $40 million on their rosters in 2026?<\/p>\n

Rock M Nation<\/a>: How Xai\u2019Shaun Edwards fits into the backfield in the present and future<\/p>\n

And The Valley Shook<\/a>: The Lane Kiffin Show set to premiere in September<\/p>\n

Red Cup Rebellion<\/a>: 2026 Ole Miss Position Previews: Edge<\/p>\n

Rocky Top Talk<\/a>: Alec Abeln talks second year jump for tight end DaSaahn Brame<\/p>\n

Dawg Sports<\/a>: What Kirby Smart had to say before fall camp<\/p>\n

A Sea Of Blue<\/a>: Hardley Gilmore is no longer with Kentucky football<\/p>\n

SB Nation<\/a>: The NBA\u2019s 7 worst offseason moves of 2026, ranked<\/p>\n

SB Nation<\/a>: Longtime New York Liberty standout waived amid DNP-filled season<\/p>\n

SB Nation<\/a>: Texas Tech\u2019s next move at QB could define its season after Brendan Sorsby fiasco<\/p>\n

NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND <\/p>\n

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