Texas, Mack Brown and College Football Playoff

Former Texas coach Mack Brown admits of the job title he gave himself, ‘It was stupid’
“I think I did. I think I messed up. It was stupid,” Brown said of the “CEO” title that he gave himself while the head coach at Texas, where he served from 1998 to 2013.
Coming home: Former Texas football defensive coach under Mack Brown returns to program
During his first tenure at Texas, Duane Akina oversaw three Thrope Award winners and nearly 30 defensive backs who played in the NFL.
Here’s what ex-Texas HC Mack Brown would do to solve some of college football’s key issues
Brown recently spoke with Sportsradio 96.7 FM/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM), offering his thoughts on NIL and the ever-expanding College Football Playoff.
Mack Brown back in Texas and at peace after the Hall of Fame coach’s North Carolina departure
Mack Brown is back living in Texas during the winter and through the spring and plans to spend the summer at the family’s home in the North Carolina mountains.
Texas Longhorns Ex Coach Mack Brown 'Proud' of North Carolina Following Firing
Despite his recent firing from North Carolina, former Texas Longhorns head coach Mack Brown holds no ill-will toward the Tarheels.
Texas football: Duane Akina reportedly returning as Longhorns' secondary coach
A longtime DBs coach for the Longhorns under Mack Brown, the coaching veteran is reportedly replacing Terry Joseph.
Texas to hire Duane Akina as an assistant coach
The dean of DBU is coming home. Steve Sarkisian is set to hire Duane Akina to fill the vacancy created by Terry Joseph‘s departure for the NFL, Inside Texas has learned. Akina, who was Arizona’s defensive coordinator during the 2024 season,
Texas hiring Duane Akina as assistant coach, per report
Duane Akina is returning to Texas, where he coached under Mack Brown, as an assistant coach on Steve Sarkisian's staff.
Why Duane Akina hire is a huge win for Steve Sarkisian, Texas football | Golden
Duane Akina worked 13 years under Mack Brown at Texas and produced six first-round picks at defensive back and has instant credibility among players.
Texas football set to lose another assistant coach to NFL ranks | Reports
The Texas football coaching staff has suffered another defection, according to multiple reports. Terry Joseph is set to join the coaching staff of the NFL's New Orleans Saints. Joseph, who had been serving as the Longhorns ' defensive passing game coordinator while coaching corners,
Texas Longhorns Legend Michael Huff Welcomes Back Coach Duane Akina
A familiar face is coming back to Austin to replace defensive backs coordinator Terry Joseph, who is heading to the NFL to join the New Orleans Saints. Texas h
Mack Brown admits he gave himself a nickname that he now regrets
The former Longhorns head coach coined his nickname in defense of his coaching style, but it backfired on him.
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Texas Longhorns add familiar face to coaching staff
Over the years, Akina has built an impressive resume. After leaving the Longhorns in 2013, he joined the Stanford coaching ...
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Fired ex-UNC head football coach Mack Brown not supporting Bill Belichick's Tar Heels, may have job with Texas
Fired former North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown may be working with Texas in some way, shape, or form.