SEC · Austin, TX
University of Texas - Austin Scheme Analysis
Offensive and defensive schemes, concepts, and tendencies for the Longhorns football program.
Coaching Staff
Sonny DykesHead Coach
View Profile →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).
Related Schemes in Playbook
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
- https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/how-texas-longhorns-offense-will-change-with-arch-manning-after-quinn-ewers
- https://www.on3.com/teams/texas-longhorns/news/texas-playbook-101-recruiting-to-the-2-4-5-defense/
Last researched: 12/18/2025