Will Muschamp is the current Texas Longhorns defensive coordinator, having been hired in December 2025 to replace Pete Kwiatkowski on Steve Sarkisian’s staff.

Who the DC Is Now

  • The Texas defensive coordinator for the Longhorns is Will Muschamp, returning to a role he previously held in Austin from 2008–2010.
  • He was brought back after Texas parted ways with defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and defensive passing game coordinator Duane Akina following a 9–3 season that fell short of College Football Playoff expectations.

Background on Will Muschamp

  • Muschamp is a veteran defensive coach and former head coach at Florida and South Carolina, known nationally for aggressive, high-level defenses.
  • During his earlier stint at Texas, his defenses were among the nation’s best, including top-10 finishes in total defense and rushing defense and helping Texas reach the 2009 BCS National Championship Game.

Why Texas Brought Him Back

  • Steve Sarkisian has described Muschamp as one of the best defensive minds he has coached against and believes his leadership can “take our defense to another level.”
  • The move is framed as a reset after Texas’ defense underperformed relative to preseason No. 1 expectations heading into another high-pressure season with Arch Manning set to return at quarterback.

Quick Forum/Trending Angle

  • Among fans and forum discussions, the hire is widely viewed as a “return to roots” move, banking on Muschamp’s past success in Austin and his reputation for fiery, demanding defensive play.
  • With Texas now fully settled into the SEC, the defensive coordinator choice is seen as central to competing with the league’s top offenses and avoiding a repeat of a 9–3 type campaign.

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