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Texas Longhorns Revamp Coaching Staff After Disappointing Season

12/19/2025

Summary

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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian announced on December 18, 2025 that defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and passing game coordinator Duane Akina will not return.
Will Muschamp, former Texas defensive coordinator (2008–2010), has been hired to replace Kwiatkowski.
Sarkisian said Kwiatkowski and Akina contributed, but a new direction was needed.
The defensive change follows a 2025 season in which Texas ranked No. 101 in passing yards allowed.

History

Historical Context

The Texas Longhorns football program, established in 1893, has a storied history, including four national championships and a record of 55 bowl appearances. In 2010, the team faced its first losing season since 1997, finishing 5-7. The recent coaching change in 2025 reflects ongoing efforts to restore the program's former glory after a disappointing season, where Texas ranked No. 101 in passing yards allowed.

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Story summary

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian announced on December 18, 2025 that defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and passing game coordinator Duane Akina will not return.
Will Muschamp, former Texas defensive coordinator (2008–2010), has been hired to replace Kwiatkowski.
Sarkisian said Kwiatkowski and Akina contributed, but a new direction was needed.
The defensive change follows a 2025 season in which Texas ranked No. 101 in passing yards allowed.

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