LIVE UPDATE: Texas Eyes Former Rival Coach for Key Staff Role!
I’m tracking Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns as they gear up for another run at the College Football Playoff in 2025. And here’s a major development—Sarkisian is reportedly looking to add former West Virginia head coach Neal Brown to his staff, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.
Brown, who was fired by West Virginia after the 2024 season following a 6–6 record, is now on Texas’ radar. While his tenure in Morgantown ended on a sour note, he still boasts an overall 37–35 record at WVU and had an impressive four-year run at Troy before that.
What role would Brown play in Austin? That remains unclear, but his background speaks volumes. He’s spent years coaching quarterbacks and wide receivers, with stops at Kentucky and Texas Tech before his time at Troy.
One thing’s for sure—this would be an interesting reunion. Sarkisian and Brown clashed for three seasons as Big 12 head coaches, splitting their matchups. West Virginia took the 2021 battle in Morgantown, 31–23, but Texas got its revenge in 2022, winning 38–20 in Austin.
Will Neal Brown land in Austin? Stay tuned—this coaching carousel just got a lot more interesting!
