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A Different Way to Think About the Transfer Portal at Texas

by: Charlie Williams12/29/25
NCAA Football: Vanderbilt at Texas
Nov 1, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads his team on to the field before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Every program reaches the uncomfortable part of roster building. As Texas prepares for its most aggressive portal cycle yet, the focus isn’t on names or hype, but on evaluation, value, and building a roster that can actually win.

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