Stoops Brings Physicality to Texas | Texas Longhorns Football News

Mark Stoops, Kentucky’s longest-tenured SEC coach, is now a special assistant to Texas’ head coach — bringing his signature gritty, run-first identity to Austin. Despite a recent losing season, Stoops built a physical powerhouse at Kentucky that consistently ranked elite in rushing, even without star talent — exactly the blueprint Texas needs after struggling on the ground last year. His teams out-rushed Texas last season, proving his system works. This move signals a major shift for the Longhorns: ditching finesse for toughness, and aiming to transform their culture from the trenches forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3cd7da0d33ed5e78