Will Muschamp is returning to the coaching sidelines, but this time, for a different SEC program.

Texas announced that it would be parting ways with defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and hiring Muschamp, who had worked with Georgia in an unspecified off-field role this season.

Muschamp was an analyst at Georgia in 2024 and joined the program in 2021. He served in a variety of different roles at Georgia, including as the team’s co-defensive coordinator for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

Muschamp was not listed as an official coach on Georgia’s 2025 coaching roster, but coach Kirby Smart clarified he would still be involved at the 2025 SEC media days.

“Yeah, Will’s still going to be with us and helping us in some capacity,” Smart said.

Muschamp has previous experience as Texas’s defensive coordinator, as he served in the role from 2008 through 2010.

Georgia beat Texas 35-10 in Athens this past season. The two schools are not scheduled to play again until 2027.

Note: This is a breaking news story, more will be added as it develops.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian shake hands after Georgia beat Texas during an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Athens. Georgia won 35-10. Texas is 0-3 against Georgia over the past two seasons. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Featured

Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

Credit: Miguel Martinez