Tyler Firtel

Joined: Apr 30, 2025

Tyler Firtel is a sophomore Journalism major at the University of Texas at Austin. He has been writing for Texas Longhorns on SI since May 2025. Firtel also writes for The Daily Texan, currently serving as a senior sports reporter on the women’s basketball beat. Firtel is from Los Angeles, CA, splitting his professional sports fandom between the LA and San Diego teams.

Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) celebrates a defensive stop during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns, under Steve Sarkisian, have tended to depend on high school recruiting to replace exiting talent. But as college football finds itself in a different landscape, times are changing under Sarkisian, as Brooks Austin shows.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) and offensive lineman Trevor Goosby (74) react after Manning ran for a touchdown during the first half against the Texas El Paso Miners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns lost a key starting piece in DJ Campbell and depth pieces on the offensive line following the 2025 season, but have added impact transfers through the portal in Laurence Seymore and Melvin Siani.

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) catches a touchdown pass as Auburn Tigers take on Mercer Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Auburn Tigers lead the Mercer Bears 35-17 at halftime.

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The Texas Longhorns have undergone a makeover in their pass-catching room due to the transfer portal, seeing the exits of DeAndre Moore Jr., Parker Livingstone and Jamie Ffrench, and the arrival of Cam Coleman. Jack Endries also left for the NFL Draft.

Nov 1, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils running back Raleek Brown (3) celebrates during their game with the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns have transformed their running back room after the departures of Quintrevion Wisner, CJ Baxter and Jerrick Gibson, bringing in NC State's Hollywood Smothers and Arizona State's Raleek Brown through the transfer portal.

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs with the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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With the addition of MJ Morris to the room, head coach Steve Sarkisian's quarterback room seems to be complete moving into the offseason. The Longhorns return star Arch Manning and freshman KJ Lacey, in addition to adding Morris and blue chip Dia Bell.

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Dailyn Swain (3) passes the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Head coach Sean Miller's team has hit a rough patch after back-to-back victories over two ranked opponents and now finds itself in the last four out, according to Joe Lunardi. In order to get back on track, Miller wants to see defense without fouling.

Jan 17, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Sean Miller enters the court before the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

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Head coach Sean Miller's Texas Longhorns fell to the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night behind a slow start to the second half and defensive struggles that Miller knows are an area in need of addressing.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett returns a punt for touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at the Cotton Bowl.

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The Texas Longhorns kept a major piece of their roster for 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) and offensive lineman Trevor Goosby (74) react after Manning ran for a touchdown during the first half against the Texas El Paso Miners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns remain in need of reinforcements on the offensive line and could target various options out of the transfer portal to provide further skill and depth. Texas' main weaknesses sit at the two guard spots, though versatility is also key.

Oct 11, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; NC State Wolfpack running back Hollywood Smothers (3) tries to break a tackle attempt by Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Joshua Burnham (40) during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns have gained the commitments of wide receiver Cam Coleman and running back Hollywood Smothers on Sunday. Smothers now joins Arizona State transfer Raleek Brown in the Texas backfield, creating an imposing run game for Steve Sarkisian.

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) drops a touchdown pass as Auburn Tigers take on South Alabama Jaguars at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Auburn Tigers lead South Alabama Jaguars 28-9 at halftime.

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The Texas Longhorns have secured the commitment of Auburn transfer Cam Coleman, the top player in the On3 Transfer Portal Rankings. Coleman will transform Texas' offense by giving HC Steve Sarkisian a second WR1 alongside Ryan Wingo for QB Arch Manning.

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) runs the ball as Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) tackles during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns have secured the commitment of second-team All-ACC linebacker Rasheem Biles, who comes to Austin after a season with 100 tackles and two pick-sixes. He can serve as the ideal piece to help Will Muschamp usher in a new era of defense.

Tyler Firtel

Joined: Apr 30, 2025

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