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University of Texas - Austin Scheme Analysis

Offensive and defensive schemes, concepts, and tendencies for the Longhorns football program.

Coaching Staff

Sonny DykesHead Coach
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Steve Sarkisian (play-caller)Offensive Coordinator
Pete KwiatkowskiDefensive Coordinator

Offensive System

Smashmouth Spread

Key Traits

explosiveqb designed runsred zone focusart and science

Primary Concepts

  • RPO
  • Play-Action
  • Vertical Passing
  • QB Runs

Analysis Notes

Sark calls plays (Flood has OC title for pay). Arch Manning at QB adds designed runs. 'Implementing offense is science, calling games is art.' Rebuilding OL (4 starters to NFL).

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Defensive System

2-4-5

Key Traits

single highpass rush dominanthybrid edges

Primary Concepts

  • 2-4-5 Hybrid
  • Single-High Safety
  • Twist Stunts

Analysis Notes

Kwiatkowski's 2-4-5 (same as 4-2-5). Switched to single-high in 2024. 46 sacks in 2024. Colin Simmons could get 15+ sacks in 2025. Potentially best pass rush in nation.

Research Sources

Last researched: 12/18/2025

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