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Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian debriefed the chaotic past few weeks he's endured with signing day and the opening of the transfer portal occurring during the post season.

Mitchell, a former four-star prospect from New Jersey, has made five games this year. In 2024, he had a total of four tackles for loss as a backup. Although he didn’t play this season, Mitchell adds depth and veteran experience to a position group that will appear quite young next season.

Texas Longhorns land commitment from Utah punter Jack Bouwmeester in the Transfer Portal. Punting was a UT weakness this season.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian met with the media Monday ahead of the first round of the College Football Playoff and revealed that at lea

Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian has announced two Longhorns that had entered the transfer portal will instead stay with UT through the college football playoffs. Defensive linemen Justice Finkley and Tiaoalii Savea will remain with the team for now.

As expected, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has been kept busy this month. But Sarkisian hasn't just been focusing on UT's CFP opener against Clemson.

However, just days later, it was reported by Horns247, that Mitchell had changed his mind and intended to stay with the program.Now, however, those plans have once again changed, and the 6-foot-5, 335-pound lineman will find a new home.