Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Texas Longhorns were rewarded Sunday with a top five ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 following their win over Alabama.
Texas topped Alabama 34-24 behind Quinn Ewers’ three touchdown passes and 349 passing yards. Ja’Tavion Sanders had five catches for 114 yards, Adonai Mitchell had three catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns and Xavier Worthy added five catches for 75 yards and a score. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates the team's win over Alabama Saturday, Sept.
9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) The impressive performance moved Texas from No. 11 to No. 4. It’s the first time the Longhorns have been in the top five since 2010.
They finished 5-7 that year. For now, Texas can say is back — to a point. "We have a ton of respect for Alabama, and I know how well they’re coached.