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Texas football courted Art Briles before he rejected Longhorns, ex-Baylor coach says
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points Further details about the offer and Briles' decision are available from his interview with recruiting site On3. Briles spoke to On3 earlier this month, sharing information about the proposed deal.
Art Briles, a former Baylor coach, claims that Texas football made him an offer. He says the Longhorns offered him a six-year deal to coach at UT. This alleged offer was made at the end of the Mack Brown era.
Further details about the offer and Briles' decision are available from his interview with recruiting site On3. Briles spoke to On3 earlier this month, sharing information about the proposed deal.
The outcome of the offer is known, as Briles ultimately rejected the Longhorns. For more information about the events surrounding the offer, readers can refer to Briles' interview with On3.
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Category: schools Published: August 20, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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