Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith no longer with program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith has been released from the Texas Longhorns football program ahead of his junior season. He played in 28 games over the past two years, making one start in 2025. Smith's departure comes as Texas works to adjust its defense under new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp. The program has added four transfer linebackers this offseason, increasing competition for playing time. Texas is set to begin its 2026 season against the Texas State Bobcats on September 5.
- •Smith recorded 60 tackles and two interceptions in 2025.
- •He played all 16 games as a true freshman in 2024.
- •Texas added four transfer linebackers this offseason.
- •The Longhorns open the season on September 5 against Texas State.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Texas parts ways with linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith
- 10:50 PMOn3.com — Linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith dismissed from Texas football program before 2026 season - On3
"Ty'Anthony Smith has had a rocky road during Texas fall camp. It appears that road is over as the linebacker is expected to leave the team.
"The Texas Longhorns have parted ways with linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith. He was entering his junior season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 1:15 AMTexas parts ways with linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith
The Texas Longhorns have parted ways with linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith. He was entering his junior season.
- On3.comAug 21, 2026, 10:50 PMLinebacker Ty'Anthony Smith dismissed from Texas football program before 2026 season - On3
Ty'Anthony Smith has had a rocky road during Texas fall camp. It appears that road is over as the linebacker is expected to leave the team.
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