Texas Football’s Surprising New Hire: Former Kentucky Head Coach Joins Steve Sarkisian’s Staff—What This Means for the Longhorns
Stoops arrives in Austin after 13 seasons leading Kentucky, where he became the winningest coach in program history. However, the Wildcats parted ways with Stoops after the 2025 season, following two consecutive losing seasons. Now, the Longhorns bring Stoops into an analyst-style role similar to previous special assistant positions within the program.
Under Sarkisian, Texas has prioritized experienced voices in advisory roles. Stoops will not coach on the field but will assist with defensive planning, self-scouting, and overall program structure. His background as a defensive backs coach and SEC defensive coordinator adds seasoned perspective to an already experienced Longhorns coaching staff.

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