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Darrien Starling

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Darrien Starling

@DarrienStarling

Independent College Football Analyst & Insider | Former UTSA Football 🏈 CB

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Joined August 2017

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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Jun 8
Part 1 of my conversation with FAU AD Brian White is now live on Substack. We talked about where he believes FAU is competitive in the American Conference, the importance of retaining big-time players, and details on the resources their program has. FAU is one of the more
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Nov 6, 2021
Shout out to that UTSA fan throwing up that sign in Cincinnati. @CollegeGameDay #MEEP#MEEP
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Dec 4, 2021
This is cool. We lighting up the dome. We about to get 🔥
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Jul 13, 2024
Yoooo UTSA Football on CFB 25 is gonna go crazy!!!!! I can’t wait!!! #utsafootball
Bootleg Bentley
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Bootleg Bentley
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Nov 10, 2021
OMG lolol. Look at this comment from Rece Davis to Gary Barta and listen to his reaction lolol😂. He got called out lolol
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Sep 6, 2025
Really bad loss for UTSA. I’m at a loss for words.
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Aug 7, 2025
SA has passed on big swings before. Project Marvel looks like one worth moving if the deal locks risk, sets penalties, and delivers near/long-term wins. My lean is yes. I know this may be a divisive subject, but for those who oppose this, educate me on your main reason why?
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Jun 22, 2025
Replying to @JonnyBones
The MMA Goat. Regarding the Aspinall situation, it sucks that the UFC persisting on Jon taking that fight tarnished the end of his career. He mentioned quite often that he wasn’t interested in Tom. Folks should’ve listened. Now he’s having to craft a forced retirement post to
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Oct 27, 2025
This, to me, was the most notable comment made by UTSA HC Jeff Traylor in today’s press conference. You can hear the frustration in his voice. I did not expect UTSA to be in this predicament coming into the season. 😒
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Jun 9, 2025
Article
UTSA’s Winning Is Exposing Cracks. Coaches Are Pleading for Support.
The more UTSA rises, the harder it gets to ignore what’s missing. Not in talent. Not in coaching. But in the foundation everything is being built on. You can only hear so many coaches publicly ask for...
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Sep 8, 2024
My goodness, @ZakhariFranklin is too smooth. Happy to see him doing well!
FOX College Football
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FOX College Football
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Oct 30, 2025
Cool to see UTSA on SportsCenter in this way. This week has been eventful for UTSA and I just hope they turn up tonight against Tulane. This game being on a Thursday night feels weird. But excited to watch the team play regardless. Upset or nah? 😅
The American
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Jul 18, 2025
UTSA Basketball partnering with Lamborghini is cool to see. Recruits want experiences. Brands. Momentum. This is the kind of innovation that gives UTSA a new lever to pull in a race to compete for talent. Hopefully we see more cool partnerships like this across other sports.
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Darrien Starling
@DarrienStarling
Jul 15, 2025
Today, ESPN ranked UTSA Football’s Jeff Traylor as the #9 Best ACTIVE head coach in college football. This suggests he’s the 2nd best HC the G5 has to offer and will likely mean that bigger programs have his name circled. UTSA once again getting recognized nationally. 🟧🟦
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