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Tom Herman Shakes Up Texas Staff After Disappointing 7–5 Season

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas coach Tom Herman shook up his staff Sunday, firing defensive coordinator Todd Orlando and demoting offensive coordinator Tim Beck after the Longhorns struggled to a disappointing 7-5 record in a season they were expected to contend for the Big 12 championship.

The Longhorns began the season ranked in the Top 10 but are now unranked as they await their bowl destination after losing three of their last five games.

Also dismissed was wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Drew Mehringer. Inside receivers coach Corby Meekins will no longer coach but will stay in the program in an administrative role.