Texas expects four special teams touchdowns in upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
With the Longhorns football season starting in 84 days, predictions highlight Texas producing at least four special teams touchdowns in 2026. Ryan Niblett, a standout returner with two touchdowns last season, is anticipated to play a crucial role again. The team has bolstered its return units with Raleek Brown and Jermaine Bishop Jr., enhancing their chances for bigger plays. Last year, Niblett recorded over 460 return yards, and the addition of talented newcomers could increase their return success this season.
- •Texas scored two special teams touchdowns last season.
- •Ryan Niblett led the team with over 460 return yards in 2025.
- •New additions include Raleek Brown, who had over 500 kickoff return yards.
- •Prediction suggests Texas will increase special teams touchdowns to at least four.
- •Longhorns football season kicks off in 84 days.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Texas will have four special teams TDs in 2026
"We are just 84 days from Longhorns football and it's another Prediction Saturday. Today, it's about Texas notching four special teams TDs this season.
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