Texas adds three rushing weapons to running back roster for 2026 schedule

The 12-team College Football Playoff format means teams looking to compete must create teams built to last the duration of long, physical seasons. It also means that resting the great majority of the rushing burden in one running back’s hands is a less sustainable model than it used to be. Senior NC State transfer Hollywood Smothers joined the Longhorns this offseason after spending two seasons with the Wolfpack and one at Oklahoma in 2023 [1].

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1. thedailytexan.com · Texas adds three rushing weapons to running back roster for 2026 schedule Aug 25, 2026

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