⚡ CFB Dashboard

Texas responded to last season's disappointing offseason by becoming more aggressive in the portal and replacing staff decisions Steve Sarkisian believed had not worked.

Will Muschamp has already changed the defense's mindset toward greater energy, toughness and physicality, although that identity remains unproven against comparable opponents.

Texas' offensive line is clearly improved through added talent, experience and transfers, but retaining Kyle Flood will be judged by how the unit performs against the schedule's best defenses.

Overall depth is better than in 2025, though injuries to Christian Clark and C.J. Baxter plus Ty'Anthony Smith's departure expose thinner areas at running back and linebacker.

Freshmen Jermaine Bishop, Derrek Cooper, Richard Wesley, Samari Matthews and Kosi Okpala have earned immediate roles, with Kohen Brown also expected to contribute on special teams.