DEC 4 LONGHORNS GOING AFTER NOLEN? According to Steve Wiltfong of 247 Sports, the Texas Longhorns are expected to ‘take a swing’ at Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman transfer, Walter Nolen.

Nolen, who was at one time the No. 1 recruit in the nation, entered the transfer portal on Sunday night following the firing of Jimbo Fisher, and the recent hiring of Mike Elko in College Station.

In 12 games, Nolen totaled 37 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks. His ability to close gaps helped A&M feature one of the top FBS run defenses and added a second element to the pass rush up the middle.

Nolen, a native of Powell, Tenn., committed to A&M over other top SEC programs, including Florida, Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Tennessee. He was the highest-rated recruit to sign with A&M since 2000, and was the headline addition to the Aggies’ No. 1 recruiting class in 2022.

Nolen will have two years of eligibility remaining at his next school.

JAN 12 OGHOUFO TO LSU

A week to the day after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, former Texas linebacker Ovie Oghoufo has committed to the LSU Tigers

One of the top pass rushers on the roster, Oghoufo originally transferred to Texas from Notre Dame, making an immediate impact in 2021.

This season, Oghoufo had 54 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.

With the talent already on the 40 Acres of Barryn Sorrell and Alfred Collins, as well as the emerging talent of Justice Finkley, Zac Swanson, Ethan Burke, Jaray Bledsoe, Kristopher Ross, Aaron Bryant and J’Mond Tapp, the Longhorns will still have a solid group of pass rushers in 2023.

Incoming freshmen Colton Vasek, Billy Walton, Tasuili Akana, and the potentially positionally versatile Derion Gullette, could also help fill the void left by Oghoufo.

JAN 12 IBRAHEEM OUT

Texas Longhorns defensive back Ishmael Ibraheem has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Ibraheem was once a member of the 2021 SI99, and one of the Longhorns’ top recruits.

However, his career was marred by legal troubles and injury issues, and he was never able to catch on in Austin.

He was suspended from the program indefinitely in September following an arrest.

JAN 8 OMIERE TO ARIZONA STATE

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Troy Omiere has found a new home via the NCAA Transfer Portal, committing to the Arizona State Sun Devils on Sunday.

He is the second Longhorns player to commit to Arizona State, joining ex-linebacker, Prince Dorbah.

Despite his immense talent, Omiere never quite caught on with the Longhorns due to injuries.

JAN 5 OGHOUFO IN THE PORTAL

Top Texas edge rusher Ovie Oghoufo reportedly entered the transfer portal on Thursday as a graduate transfer.

One of the top pass rushers on the roster, Oghoufo originally transferred to Texas from Notre Dame, making an immediate impact in 2021.

This season, Oghoufo had 54 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.

With the talent already on the 40 Acres of Barryn Sorrell and Alfred Collins, as well as the emerging talent of Justice Finkley, Zac Swanson, Ethan Burke, Jaray Bledsoe, Kristopher Ross, Aaron Bryant and J’Mond Tapp, the Longhorns will still have a solid group of pass rushers in 2023.