
Texas Longhorns Rebuild Running Back Corps Ahead of 2026 Season
With all four 2025 primary running backs having moved on, Texas is turning to fresh talent and a revamped staff to shape its next offensive identity.
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With all four 2025 primary running backs having moved on, Texas is turning to fresh talent and a revamped staff to shape its next offensive identity.

After a lackluster 2025 season, the Longhorns are banking on new talent and an improved attack to compete at the top of the SEC.

From Arch Manning’s immediate impact to the rising 2027 class, the Longhorns are assembling a roster of elite talent that could reshape the program’s future.

Texas Longhorns junior offensive lineman Brandon Baker is transitioning from right tackle to right guard, a move that could elevate him to one of the SEC's top interior linemen and help the program chase its first national title in over two decades.

After losing several star players to SEC programs, the Oregon Ducks have turned to the transfer portal, welcoming catcher Cole Chamberlain and five other newcomers. With a strong pitching staff and a 43‑18 record last season, the team aims to break new ground in 2027.

A look at the Commodores' rise, the challenges they face, and the forecasted 41‑24 victory for Alabama.

The Longhorns finished 2026 with a 46‑15 record and a College World Series appearance, but several star players are set to leave while new talent and coaching staff arrive for the upcoming season.

Five-star lineman Ismael Camara pledged to the Longhorns while four-star tackle Nate Carson stayed with the Gamecocks, underscoring the power of regional ties and staff persuasion.

Texas Longhorns have landed five-star interior offensive lineman Ismail Camara, a top-30 national recruit, completing a early signing class that already includes two other five-star prospects.

Texas secures top interior tackle Ismael Camara, boosting a 2027 recruiting class that could break into the nation’s top three.

Texas Longhorns' 2027 recruiting class gained momentum with three five-star commitments, highlighted by Ismael Camara's Independence Day pledge.

The Longhorns enter 2026 with a talent‑laden roster, a top‑six returning production ranking and a host of standout players poised to make an impact.

The Texas Longhorns are racing to keep top recruit Easton Royal as LSU and Florida circle, while other key pledges loom in the background.

Angel Laya, a freshman right‑fielder who hit .296 with 14 home runs and 47 RBIs at Oregon, chose LSU over other suitors. His decision underscores the SEC’s recent grip on national titles and the growing allure of the transfer portal for top collegiate talent.

After two seasons with the Texas Longhorns, pitcher Kade Bing is set to join the Houston Cougars in 2027, bringing a mixed record but notable potential to a program eager for fresh talent.

The Longhorns have announced the hiring of Jack Marder and Caleb Longley, two accomplished assistants whose backgrounds span top collegiate programs and professional development.

An examination of eight prominent college football head coaches whose celebrated résumés are being questioned as the 2026 season approaches.

Texas Longhorns are banking on a deep roster and the emergence of freshman running back Derrek Cooper as they prepare for a 2026 season that opens against Texas State.

Karnell James, a top-rated safety from Manvel, Texas, flips his commitment from Texas to LSU, citing the program's rich cornerback tradition and the impact of coach Corey Raymond.

Three SEC showdowns against Georgia, Texas and Oklahoma could determine whether the Rebels secure a spot in the College Football Playoff and contend for the SEC title.

Pro Football Focus' latest rankings spotlight five Texas Longhorns players among the nation's top 50 college prospects for the 2026 season.

Following the conclusion of the 2026 campaign, the Longhorns lost a dozen key contributors to the transfer portal, including pitchers Jason Flores and Kade Bing, catchers Carson Tinney and Andrew Ermis, and several position players. Their departures reshape the squad as the program looks to reload for next season.

Junior standout Casey Borba is selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, joining a distinguished group of Longhorns as they prepare for the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan.

Florida-born Cade Kurland, a standout freshman at the University of Florida and a key player for the Mariners, is set to return to the prestigious Cape Cod League for a second summer. Fresh off surgery and a promising collegiate trajectory, he hopes to capture another title before heading to LSU.