Texas Football

The University of Texas and the University of Texas have submitted their formal request to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey to join the Southeastern Conference. The two schools have taken major steps this week to depart from the Big 12 and start a new relationship with the SEC.

Alabama special teams coordinator, Jeff Banks, will be headed to Austin to join former offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as his new staff begins to take shape

The University of Texas hired former Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian as its new head coach and all eyes turn to who else on the Crimson Tide staff may join him in Austin. According to ESPN's Ian Fitzsimmons, offensive line coach Kyle Flood will join the Longhorns as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.

University of Texas Athletic director Chris Del Conte announced in an email to season-ticket holders that the university is still preparing for the home opener against South Florida on September 5. He wrote that the school is working closely with Texas Governor, Greg Abbott to follow the states medical recommendations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tommy and James Brockermeyer still have Tide in final list of schools, making way for a recruiting battle with Texas, which is backed by family legacy.