The Texas Longhorns are hiring former Florida and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp as Steve Sarkisian's defensive coordinator, replacing Pete Kwiatkowski.

The Texas Longhorns are bringing back a familiar face with the hiring of defensive coordinator Will Muschamp. The Texas Longhorns came out of nowhere with a shocking change to the coaching staff on Thursday, firing defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and defensive pass game coordinator Duane Akina.

Will Muschamp is returning to Texas as defensive coordinator after coach Steve Sarkisian fired DC Pete Kwiatkowski and defensive passing game coordinator Duane Akina.