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Texas reportedly fires DC Todd Orlando after 3 seasons

The first big coaching domino for Texas reportedly been dropped this afternoon.

Per Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports, Texas has parted ways with defensive coordinator Todd Orlando after three seasons.

Orlando took the same position on Tom Herman’s staff in Austin after transitioning over from Herman’s staff in Houston. Per Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods, safeties coach Craig Naivar will take over play calling duties for the bowl game.

Texas football coach Tom Herman has fired Todd Orlando, according to my sources. From what I was told, Longhorn co-defensive coordinator Craig Naivar is expected to take Orlando’s position from now until the bowl game.