Texas’ move to the Southeastern Conference has rekindled an old rivalry once so intense that national championships hung in the balance and a U.S. president made a special trip to attend. The Texas-Arkansas border clash is a feud that in its heyday was as big as any in the country.

Uncertainty surrounded the Texas program in 2021 during Sarkisian's first year. Texas is now one of the most consistent and best-positioned teams in the sport.

Texas Longhorns freshman guard Tre Johnson is already reeling in the accolades two games into his collegiate career. Johnson has been named the SEC Freshman of

Tre Johnson scored 19 points to lead five Longhorns in double figures and Texas rolled to a lopsided win over Chicago State.

Ze’rik Onyema added 18 points, Arthur Kaluma had 15 points and eight rebounds, Kadin Shedrick 12 points and Julian Larry 10 for the Longhorns (2-1), who shot 57% and dominated points in the paint 50-18.