Texas Longhorns name starting specialists before season opener

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed the starting specialists for the Longhorns ahead of the season opener against the Texas State Bobcats this Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Gio Spetic secured the kicker position, while Mac Chiumento will serve as the team’s starting punter. Trey Dubuc earned the role of deep snapper, completing the trio of transfer additions to the roster. Senior Ryan Niblett remains the primary punt and kickoff returner, though Sarkisian noted that Raleek Brown and Jermaine Bishop also provide depth at those positions. The staff turned to the transfer portal to address vacancies left by the departure of all three starters from last year’s special teams unit.

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