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Texas Fires Running Backs Coach Chad Scott After One Season

The move follows a season in which the Longhorns recorded their weakest rushing output since 1944.

Texas Longhorns defensive end Colin Simmons (1) tries to sack Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
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Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns on the field prior to a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) reacts after a long run during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Scott’s dismissal after Texas averaged 129.7 rushing yards per game and just 3.9 yards per carry, which ranked 10th in the SEC.
  • Tre Wisner led the team with 597 rushing yards as CJ Baxter confirmed a transfer-portal move and Jerrick Gibson had already entered during the season.
  • Reporting cited early-season injuries to Wisner and Baxter and an offensive line replacing four starters as key factors in the drop-off.
  • Former Florida assistant Jabbar Juluke is described in reporting as a leading candidate to replace Scott, while separate reports say Steve Sarkisian has interest in LSU assistant Frank Wilson.
  • Scott was credited with recruiting 2026 running back commits Derrek Cooper and Jett Walker, and coverage notes the hire could influence portal pursuits that have been linked in reports to targets such as Jadan Baugh.