Spring camp has officially begun in Texas, and word has begun to circulate. Each week, leading up to the spring game on April 18, we’ll be detailing what’s going on in training camp. It’s incredibly early and everything about spring should be taken with a grain of salt, but this team looks like a good fit. Archie Manning, Ty’Anthony Smith and Justus Terry are out, but that makes way for others to take on larger roles.
Let’s take a look at the key takeaways from week one:
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This team is big
This is a common theme in every picture/video from Austin. This team won’t lack for size. Ian Geffrard weighs a whopping 378 pounds (may need to and will come down). After an interesting offseason diet, Lance Jackson weighed in at 278 pounds. Even freshman Tyler Atkinson appears to have gained weight since arriving on campus. Size is obviously only part of it, but it’s definitely not going to be short on big body, something they’ll need in SEC play and possibly the CFP.
KJ Lacey looks like QB2 now
With Arch Manning watching, K.J. Lacey became the quarterback for all first-team reps. The battle for the QB2 position will continue throughout the offseason, as there is no need to name one before Week 1. MJ Morris and Diabel will get their fair share, but for now, it’s KJ Lacey’s job and he looks comfortable. My bet is that Lacy will be Manning’s backup throughout 2026 starting in spring training camp.
The new organizer looks like a good fit
How far Texas goes in 2026 will depend on how well its new playmakers perform on both sides of the ball. Cam Coleman has been a game-changer on the outside, as has freshman Jermaine Bishop Jr. Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown have led the RB room both on and off the field. On defense, Bo Masco and Raheem Byers received widespread praise at the start of training camp. The results remain to be seen, but the early returns are very positive.
Will Marchant or Will Marchant
Anyone wondering whether Muschamp would have had the same enthusiasm without coaching the last few years has their answer. The new Longhorns DC returned to Austin and immediately brought back the fierce, ear-to-ear coach he was known for. This is just the beginning of Muschamp’s second experience with the Longhorns, but a clean slate doesn’t seem out of the question for the salty veteran.
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