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Texas senior linebacker Biles named Lott Impact Trophy quarterfinalist

University of Texas senior linebacker Rasheem Biles was named one of 16 quarterfinalists for the Lott Impact Trophy, announced Thursday. The award goes to the defensive player with the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field.

Where
Austin, Travis County
When
Oct. 15, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Travis

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  • Rasheem BilesTexas senior linebacker
  • Pacific Club IMPACT Foundationaward sponsor

The facts

  • Biles was named one of 16 quarterfinalists for the Lott Impact Trophy1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • In five games at Texas, Biles has 42 total tackles, 21 solo tackles, and 2 interceptions1
  • Biles ties for SEC lead in total interceptions with 2 and interceptions per game at 0.401
  • Biles is fifth in SEC in total tackles1
  • Texas defense ranks fourth in FBS in team sacks at 3.601
  • Biles was also named to Lombardi Award midseason watch list on Oct. 141

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  • Longhorns Wire Biles recorded 41 total tackles through five games2
  • Longhorns Wire Biles set career highs at Pittsburgh with 100 tackles and 2 interceptions2

Where the sources disagree

  • Biles' total tackles through five games 42 total tackles per [1]; 41 total tackles per [2]

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  1. No. 7/6 Football’s Biles named Lott Impact Trophy quarterfinalist University of Texas Athletics Not rated, October 15, 2026
  2. Longhorns star named Lott Impact Trophy quarterfinalists Longhorns Wire Not rated, October 16, 2026

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Angel Espinoza, Owner of Fire for the Lord BBQ; City of Greenville Fire-Rescue Department, Investigating the fire

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Florida volleyball defeats Texas A&M in College Station match

No. 7 Florida's volleyball team defeated No. 19 Texas A&M 3-1 on Friday at Reed Arena in College Station. The Gators recorded 10 aces in the victory, including four by Taylor Parks.

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Abbott hosts tailgate with DeSantis before Texas-Florida football game

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hosted a tailgate Friday evening at the Texas Governor's Mansion before Saturday's football game between Texas and Florida. The event featured remarks from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and UT leaders, and the two governors made a bet on the game's outcome.

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Greg Abbott, Texas Governor; Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor; Kevin Eltife, Chairman, University of Texas System Board of Regents and 3 more

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FAA restricts unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border

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