Texas Longhorns Depth Chart

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SEC2-0 (2026)#1 '26 AP#7 Recruiting72% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources

Next game kickoff time

Texas Longhorns plays UTSA at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachSteve Sarkisiansince 2021
Offensive CoordinatorKyle Flood
Defensive CoordinatorWill Muschamp
2026 Schedule

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    Team Analysis
    WHY #1 IN WS POWER
    Results this season+2.0 pts

    Beat Ohio State Buckeyes (then #2) in week 2.

    2025 SP+: 25.4

    85%

    Roster talent: 99th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #7 national

    6%

    Returning production: 72%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    19 adds in two-deep · avg 87 OVR · top add: C. Coleman (WR, 96, from Auburn)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach TexasTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Texas?

    Texas Longhorns starting lineup

    Arch Manning is the projected starting quarterback for Texas as of September 18, 2026. Karle Lacey Jr. is listed second.

    Texas also projects Hollywood Smothers at running back, Ryan Wingo at wide receiver and Spencer Shannon at tight end.

    The full Texas Longhorns two-deep was last updated September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Common questions

    Who is Texas's starting quarterback?
    Arch Manning is the projected starting quarterback for Texas as of September 18, 2026. Karle Lacey Jr. is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Texas?
    Hollywood Smothers is the projected starter at running back for Texas, with Raleek Brown listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Texas?
    Ryan Wingo is the projected starter at wide receiver for Texas, with Kaliq Lockett listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Texas?
    Spencer Shannon is the projected starter at tight end for Texas, with Michael Masunas listed second.
    When was the Texas Longhorns depth chart last updated?
    The Texas Longhorns depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 18, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Texas's record last season?
    Texas Longhorns finished 10-3 (6-2 in SEC play).
    When does Texas Longhorns play next?
    Texas Longhorns plays UTSA at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 08:00 PM ET.

    Full Texas roster

    Every player on the Texas Longhorns depth chart, by position.