Texas · SECTexas Loses 2026 Linebacker Option After Ty’Anthony Smith Dismissal
Texas has lost a junior linebacker viewed as a potential breakout candidate before the 2026 season. Smith is off the roster after being dismissed for conduct detrimental, while Texas has not announced what the move means for its linebacker rotation.
AUG 23, 2026
The season in which Smith was viewed as a potential Texas breakout candidate.
01 · The NewsWhat Happened
Kumar Kharod reported that Texas dismissed junior linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith for conduct detrimental. Smith is now off the Longhorns’ roster. He had been identified as a potential breakout candidate for the 2026 season, making the dismissal a setback for Texas at linebacker. The report did not provide further details about the conduct that led to the move. Texas has not announced who will take Smith’s place in the linebacker rotation or whether the dismissal changes the team’s planned roles.