Texas adds three transfers to revamp special teams unit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Texas Longhorns football is set to enhance its special teams unit with a trio of transfers as the season approaches in 19 days. Punter Mac Chiumento, kicker Gianni Spetic, and longsnapper Trey Dubuc bring collegiate experience and expectations for a strong performance. Chiumento, coming from Florida State, and Spetic from Memphis have both impressed in scrimmages, showing potential to improve the team's kicking numbers this season. Freshmen also join the roster, indicating a focus on both immediate needs and future development. The return game features standout Ryan Niblett as the top punt returner, with several others also in consideration for kick return opportunities.
- •Texas adds transfers Mac Chiumento, Gianni Spetic, and Trey Dubuc to special teams.
- •Chiumento and Spetic have performed well in offseason scrimmages.
- •Ryan Niblett leads the punt return unit after an impressive previous season.
- •The Longhorns' season kicks off in 19 days.
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Trio of transfers leads special teams unit
"We are 19 days away from Texas football and it's time to talk special teams. Texas reloaded the unit in the portal with a trio of talented transfers.
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