Overview
- Multiple outlets report Gideon is leaving Georgia Tech after one season as defensive coordinator to rejoin Texas in a defensive assistant role.
- The position title has not been announced, with reporting noting open Texas roles in defensive pass game coordination and nickelbacks coaching.
- Texas recently reshaped its defense by hiring Will Muschamp in December, creating broader staff changes that this reported hire would extend.
- Coverage cites Georgia Tech’s uneven 2025 defensive results under Gideon, including rankings near 99th in adjusted EPA/play and 98th in yards per play allowed.
- Gideon previously spent four seasons on Sarkisian’s Texas staff and is credited in reports with recruiting high‑profile defensive backs, while his departure leaves coordinator vacancies at Georgia Tech.