Texas Longhorns secure fifth Directors' Cup in six years

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Texas Longhorns secure fifth Directors' Cup in six years
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The University of Texas has won its fifth NACDA Learfield Directors' Cup, awarded for overall athletic performance. The Longhorns clinched the title on June 12, 2026, after their track and field team finished in 26th place at the NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field finals, bringing their total to 1291.5 points. This victory reinforces Texas's dominance, as they have secured the Directors' Cup five times in the last six years under Athletic Director Chris Del Conte. Their achievements include national championships in women's softball, men's swimming and diving, and women's rowing. Texas's athletic program has accumulated 18 national titles since Del Conte's appointment in 2017.

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  • Texas awarded fifth Directors' Cup on June 12, 2026.
  • Longhorns scored 1291.5 points, with track and field finishing 26th.
  • National titles include women's softball, men's swimming and diving, and women's rowing.
  • Texas has claimed 18 national titles since Del Conte's tenure began in 2017.
  • Texas's program has been dominant in recent years, making it an enviable athletic department.
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  • 4:25 AMYahoo SportsTexas Longhorns, AD Chris Del Conte win 5th Directors' Cup
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For the fifth time in six years, the University of Texas has been awarded the NACDA Directors' Cup as the best athletic department in college sports.

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