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The University of Texas Longhorns Football team was established in 1893.
Texas' football stadium, Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, is named after former coach Darrell K Royal and has a seating capacity of over 100,000, making it one of the largest college football stadiums in the United States.
The Longhorns have a storied football history and have won multiple national championships, including four recognized by the NCAA and two additional championships claimed by the school.
Earl Campbell, a former Texas running back, won the Heisman Trophy in 1977 and is considered one of the greatest college football players of all time.
Texas has a fierce rivalry with the University of Oklahoma Sooners, known as the "Red River Showdown" or "Red River Rivalry." The game is played annually at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
Longhorns have produced numerous NFL players, including notable alumni like Vince Young, Earl Thomas, and Ricky Williams.
Mack Brown, the head coach from 1998 to 2013, led the Longhorns to a national championship in 2005 and multiple Big 12 Conference championships.
The Texas Longhorns have appeared in several major bowl games, including the Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, and Cotton Bowl Classic.
Colt McCoy, a former Texas quarterback, set numerous school and NCAA records during his college career and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2008.
The Longhorns have a strong fan base and traditions, including the iconic "Hook 'em Horns" hand sign and the "Eyes of Texas" song, which is sung after every home game.