Texas Longhorns Hire Kerry Joseph as Quarterbacks Coach

The Texas Longhorns have made significant changes to their coaching staff, adding Kerry Joseph as quarterbacks coach and Neal Brown, whose specific role remains unannounced, likely to leverage his offensive expertise. These moves coincide with former Texas baseball coach David Pierce being appointed as head coach at Rice University, a position he previously held as an assistant. Pierce, who led Texas to three College World Series appearances, replaces José Cruz Jr. at Rice and aims to revitalize their baseball program. Meanwhile, the Longhorns football team has filled vacancies left by coaches who moved on to other opportunities, hiring Mark Orphrey, Chad Scott, and Duane Akina with substantial contracts. The Longhorns football team seeks to return to the national championship game, kicking off their 2025 season against Ohio State in Columbus. Both the football and baseball teams are poised for a fresh start with these strategic hires.