Arthur Smith Is Building Something Muschamp Hasn't Faced in 11 Years

Texas made one of the boldest coaching moves in the country this offseason, and it comes with a real question mark heading into Ohio State's Week 2 showdown in Austin. In this episode, we break down Steve Sarkisian's decision to fire longtime defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and bring in Will Muschamp, a coach ESPN called Texas' biggest "X-factor" for a national championship push despite not being a full-time play-caller since his final season as South Carolina's head coach. We cover what this means for Texas' defense, why players are already raving about Muschamp's mentality, and how it all sets up against a loaded Ohio State offense.

Topics covered: Will Muschamp, Texas Longhorns, Steve Sarkisian, Ohio State vs Texas, Arch Manning, Big Ten football, SEC football, Buckeyes 2026 season.

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