“I Am Back”: Mack Brown Returns to Texas Longhorns Football in Stunning Announcement
In a move that has electrified the college football world and reignited pride across the Lone Star State, legendary coach Mack Brown has officially announced his return to the Texas Longhorns Football program. With a simple but powerful statement — “I Am Back” — Brown confirmed he has accepted a high-level appointment with the Longhorns, signaling a new chapter in his storied career and a renewed commitment to bringing Texas Football back to the national forefront.
While details of Brown’s exact role are still emerging, sources inside the athletic department report that he will serve as Special Adviser to the Head Coach and Football Operations, working closely with head coach Steve Sarkisian. His duties are expected to include mentorship, strategic consultation, alumni relations, and a role in recruiting — an area where Brown excelled during his original tenure.
This move marks a homecoming of epic proportions. Mack Brown, who coached the Longhorns from 1998 to 2013, is widely credited with transforming Texas into a modern football powerhouse. Under his leadership, Texas claimed the 2005 national championship, won two Big 12 titles, and produced a host of NFL stars, including Vince Young, Colt McCoy, Jamaal Charles, and Earl Thomas.
> “Texas is home,” Brown said in a statement released this morning. “This program, this university, and these fans have always held a special place in my heart. I’m thrilled to return and be part of the journey as we chase greatness once again.”
Brown’s return comes at a pivotal time for Texas Football. The program is entering a new era as it transitions fully into the SEC, facing off regularly with the likes of Alabama, Georgia, and LSU. Having a seasoned voice like Brown’s on staff offers invaluable stability, wisdom, and championship experience.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian welcomed the move, calling Brown “a mentor and a legend” whose insight will be “a game-changer for our culture and vision.”
> “Coach Brown knows what it takes to win at Texas,” Sarkisian said. “He’s built it before, and now he’s here to help us build it again—bigger, better, and stronger.”
Longhorn fans have responded with overwhelming excitement. Within minutes of the announcement, the hashtag #MackIsBack was trending nationwide, with tributes pouring in from former players, alumni, and college football analysts. Many see this as not just a feel-good reunion, but a strategic power move as Texas strengthens its leadership team ahead of one of the most competitive schedules in program history.
Beyond football, Brown’s impact is expected to extend into leadership development, player mentorship, and reconnecting the vast Texas alumni network — a resource he nurtured masterfully during his first tenure.
At 73, Mack Brown brings not just experience, but energy, passion, and unfinished business.
With Brown back in burnt orange, the Longhorns aren’t just honoring the past — they’re building a future where tradition and ambition walk hand in hand. And one thing is now certain: Texas Football just
got a whole lot stronger.
