Nickname Established: Officially in 1906, 1900 - The Daily Texan student newspaper unofficially used "Long Horns" 1903 - The Daily Texan started using "Longhorns" Mascot: Longhorn Steer Costumed Mascot: Hook'Em for Football, Air Horn for Basketball Costumed Mascot Debut: 1974 Live Mascot: Bevo XIV, a Longhorn Steer (does not appear at basketball games) Live Mascot Debut: 1916 at the Thanksgiving Day UT vs. Texas A&M Football Game Team Colors: Burnt Orange and White University Location: Austin, Texas
