Texas Longhorns Rebuild Rushing Game | Texas Longhorns Football News

Texas Longhorns are revving up for a major running game overhaul in 2026, after finishing with the worst rushing attack of Steve Sarkisian’s tenure. They’ve rebuilt the backfield with three returning players, plus explosive transfers Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers — each averaging multiple 20+ yard runs last season — and five-star freshman Derrek Cooper, who brings raw power. With a revamped offensive line expected to open holes, Sarkisian needs these new backs to deliver big plays immediately, starting Saturday against Texas State. The clock is ticking — and the ground game must be the answer. 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/a82c4be27a3a2849