The Texas Longhorns are parting ways with two defensive coaches, including defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski.

Texas' defense ranked 36th in the nation in yards allowed per game, but now the Longhorns are turning back the clock and bringing back Will Muschamp to run that side of the ball.

Will Muschamp is returning to the Forty Acres as the defensive coordinator for the Texas Longhorns in a shocking shakeup of Steve Sarkisian’s staff on Thursday as the fifth-year head coach fired longtime coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and defensive passing game coordinator Duane Akine, who made his own return to Austin for the 2025 season.

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

The Texas Longhorns took many fans by surprise on Thursday with the announcement that the program will be parting ways with defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkows

Texas announced Thursday it has fired defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski after his fifth season with the Longhorns and brought back former defensive coordinater Will Muschamp to replace him. The Longhorns also fired defensive pass game coordinator Duane Akina after one season.