LONGHORNS HIRE NEW OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

The University of Texas has hired Ohio State quarterbacks coach Mike Yurcich as their new offensive coordinator. , Longhorns coach Tom Herman announced Sunday

Yurcich helped the Buckeyes to a 13-1 and a trip to the College Football Playoffs.  He also spent the 2019 season working with Heisman Trophy finalist Justin Fields.

Longhorn Head Coach Tom Herman said, "What impresses me most about him is how he works with and develops players and the creative ways he utilizes all of his weapons on offense."

Prior to 2019, Yurcich spent six seasons in the Big 12 at Oklahoma State, averaging 38 points and 478.3 yards per game and were in the top 10 in total offense four times during his time as offensive coordinator.

Yurcich takes over for Tim Beck, who was relieved of his duties in November.