Overview
- The Longhorns averaged 129.7 rushing yards per game in 2025, their lowest mark in 81 years.
- Texas produced 3.9 yards per carry, ranking 10th in the 16-team SEC and the worst average of Steve Sarkisian’s tenure.
- Tre Wisner led with 597 rushing yards, while CJ Baxter had 196 and Jerrick Gibson 152, and both Baxter and Gibson have entered the transfer portal.
- Scott arrived from West Virginia to replace Tashard Choice, who left for the Detroit Lions on Dan Campbell’s staff.
- The next hire will be the third running backs coach in three years, with 2026 recruits Derrek Cooper and Jett Walker among Scott’s additions.