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IT Q&A: Coaching Shakeups, Potential Portal Exits, Must-Keep Players

Eric Nahlinby: Eric Nahlin6 hours ago

Texas navigates potential coaching changes, looming portal decisions and the key players it must retain to keep the roster on track for 2026.

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In this IT Q&A video, Inside Texas discusses various topics related to the Texas Longhorns football team, focusing on recruiting, player development, roster composition, and potential coaching changes. They highlight the significance of the 2026 recruiting class, especially quarterback Dia Bell, who is regarded as a transformative talent expected to extend Texas’ championship window. Tyler Atkinson is identified as a freshman likely to see significant playing time despite uncertainties caused by potential portal additions. The hosts predict coaching turnover at the end of the season, suggesting more than two departures. They also express excitement about current freshmen like Lance Jackson and Nick Townsend, emphasizing their upside and expected increased roles.

Regarding player retention, particularly offensive linemen like Trevor Goosby, the duo believes despite draft hype, key players will likely return to Texas. They discuss the team’s proactive approach in the transfer portal, balancing realistic signings with “moonshots” aimed at filling critical needs—especially on the offensive line, which is ranked primarily for guard depth and swing tackle roles. The running back room is projected to see minimal departures, likely fewer than three players.

The conversation touches on wide receiver competition, predicting that incoming talent like Kaliq Lockett and Daylan McCutcheon will compete for snaps but won’t drastically displace current starters. They also highlight quarterback and tight end groups as relatively stable with strong internal talent, reducing the need for transfers in these positions.

Defensively, the hosts are cautiously optimistic, praising the edge rushers, defensive tackles, and linebackers as potentially championship-caliber units but expressing concern about secondary inexperience and pass game coordination. Overall, the video offers an insightful, nuanced look at Texas football’s roster management, recruiting outlook, and team dynamics heading into the next season.

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