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Texas Dismisses Linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith

The move removes a rotational veteran two weeks before the season opener and forces transfers Rasheem Biles, Justin Cryer and several freshmen to absorb more snaps.

Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (26) celebrates after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith (26) and head coach Steve Sarkisian (r.) raise the trophy after winning the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31, 2025, Image 2 shows Texas linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith was dismissed from the program

Overview

  • Smith was dismissed by Texas on Saturday, Aug. 22, with coach Steve Sarkisian saying the decision was for "conduct detrimental to the team."
  • Smith played in roughly 28–29 games over two seasons and finished 2025 with 60 tackles, multiple turnovers and a nine-tackle, two-interception start in the Citrus Bowl.
  • Reports said Smith had missed a mid-August scrimmage with the flu and had uneven practice availability while dealing with personal matters before his departure.
  • The dismissal reduces experienced depth at linebacker and elevates the roles of transfers Rasheem Biles and Justin Cryer plus freshmen Tyler Atkinson, Kosi Okpala and Rocky Cummings.
  • The change compounds offseason turnover at the position after Anthony Hill Jr. and others left for the NFL or transfer portal and creates an early-season readiness test for Texas's young linebackers.