Texas Football’s Surprising New Hire: Former Kentucky Head Coach Joins Steve Sarkisian’s Staff—What This Means for the Longhorns
Texas football and head coach Steve Sarkisian made a significant off-field move Monday, reinforcing its leadership structure ahead of the 2026 season by hiring former Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops as a special assistant. The addition further strengthens Texas football as it prepares for another push toward the College Football Playoff. After being left out of the 12-team 2025–26 field, the Longhorns finished No. 13 in the final rankings with a 9–3 record, marking their first playoff miss in three years. Looking to return to the national stage, Texas also aims to maximize redshirt junior Arch Manning’s potential following his first full season as the starting quarterback.

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