Texas Longhorns Announce Shocking Defensive Staff Changes

The Texas Longhorns announced changes to their defensive staff on Thursday with defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and defensive passing game coordinator Duane Akina not being retained. Additionally, the Horns will add Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator to replace Kwiatkowski. 

“We appreciate all that Pete Kwiatkowski has done for the program in his five years coordinating our defense and are grateful for Duane Akina’s efforts in returning to the program this past year,” said head coach Steve Sarkisian in a press release. “They are both tremendous coaches and people that worked extremely hard for Texas Football and the players they coached. We have had a great deal of success, are thankful for the roles they played in that, and wish them the best.”