The football program\u2019s defensive crew is stoked to have newly re-hired Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp on their side, rather than on the side of one of the program\u2019s numerous Southeastern Conference foes, like Georgia, where Muschamp helped lead more than one historic defensive unit.<\/p>\n
Among those players is Longhorns starting safety Jelani McDonald, who recently spoke up on Muschamp\u2019s contributions throughout the offseason so far.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis intensity pours out on the whole team. The energy he brings to practice. His professionalism is just so high. We have to follow him and pour into what he\u2019s going to build,\u201d McDonald told Hook \u2018Em Headlines<\/a> earlier this week.<\/p>\n Brick by brick, it seems as though Muschamp is building an absolute unit within Texas\u2019 defensive culture.<\/p>\n WHAT THEY\u2019RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS <\/p>\n Austin American-Statesman<\/a>: Golden: How Texas QB Arch Manning turned anger into a dream finish<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Four things to watch during Texas\u2019 open practice to close spring football<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: The Insider: What you need to know about Texas\u2019 offense, special teams as spring football concludes<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Texas Spring Intel: Lead RB emerging? Arch and Coleman heating up<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: The nature of college baseball has been brutal to Texas\u2019 bullpen, but all hope is not lost<\/p>\n ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION <\/p>\n No. 4 Texas stomps No. 11 Alabama, 10-2, behind Dylan Volantis gem<\/a><\/p>\n Brown transfer CB Nick Hudson commits to Texas<\/a><\/p>\n Oklahoma transfer G Zya Vann commits to Texas<\/a><\/p>\n Tennessee transfer G Amari Evans commits to Texas<\/a><\/p>\n UC Irvine transfer G Jurian Dixon plans to visit Texas<\/a><\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: With portal adds Isaiah Johnson, David Punch and Amari Evans, Texas\u2019 Sean Miller adding two-way firepower<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Friday Transfer Portal Intel: DJ Wagner, Massamba Diop, Amari Evans, Alex Wilkins and much more<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Visitor list for Texas\u2019 Fan Day<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Recruiting Humidor: Five-stars on campus, new transfer portal target, and what\u2019s next for Texas\u2019 2027 class<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Recruiting Scoop: Five-star wide receiver recruiting heating up in 2027<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: In win over Alabama, Texas baseball recovers one offensive weapon and discovers another<\/p>\n Red Cup Rebellion<\/a>: Will the Rebs stay hot? Ole Miss takes win streak to Knoxville<\/p>\n Rocky Top Talk<\/a>: Tennessee guard Ethan Burg leaving the program<\/p>\n Roll \u2018Bama Roll<\/a>: Could Alabama\u2019s Ty Simpson be a Top 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?<\/p>\n A Sea Of Blue<\/a>: Kentucky has reportedly moved on from top-10 transfer Paulius Murauskas<\/p>\n SB Nation<\/a>: NBA Playoffs teams ranked by their 2026 championship chances<\/p>\n SB Nation<\/a>: What is the dream scenario for your team in Round 1?<\/p>\n