Texas releases official depth chart ahead of season opener against Texas State

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Texas releases official depth chart ahead of season opener against Texas State
Summary

The Texas Longhorns have finalized their depth chart for the upcoming season opener at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium against the Texas State Bobcats. Head coach Steve Sarkisian listed several co-starters across the roster, including Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown at running back. Dylan Sikorski holds a starting position at left guard, while Kobe Black is set to start at free safety over Derek Williams. The coaching staff also confirmed the inclusion of all six scholarship running backs on the active list. Special teams roles are set with Gio Spetic handling kickoff and placekicking duties, and Ryan Niblett assigned to both kickoff and punt return responsibilities.

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By the Numbers
  • Arch Manning is the starting quarterback for the season opener.
  • Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown share first-team duties at running back.
  • Kobe Black earns the starting free safety spot over Derek Williams.
  • Ryan Niblett handles primary return duties for both punts and kickoffs.
  • Six scholarship running backs are represented on the official depth chart.
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The depth chart for the season opener features several surprises.

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College football is back on the Forty Acres.

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