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Texas dismisses starting LB from program just weeks ahead of Ohio State matchup

The Texas Longhorns football team has dismissed its starting linebacker just weeks before the season opener against Ohio State.

By · Published August 24, 2026 at 07:43 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026 at 19:44 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

Texas dismissed starting linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith from the football program for conduct detrimental to the team. The dismissal occurred just weeks before the scheduled matchup against Ohio State, leaving the Longhorns thin at the linebacker position.

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The story so far

The University of Texas has dismissed starting linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith from its football program. The dismissal comes just two weeks before the Longhorns' season opener against Ohio State. The move leaves the team thin at the linebacker position.

Smith's dismissal is the result of conduct deemed detrimental to the team. The Longhorns will need to adjust their roster and strategy ahead of the crucial matchup against Ohio State. The team has not yet announced who will replace Smith as the starting linebacker.

The Longhorns' coaching staff and players will need to adapt quickly. The team's depth chart at linebacker will be closely watched in the coming weeks. The Ohio State matchup will be a significant test for the Longhorns' defense.

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The obvious questions

Who was dismissed from the Texas Longhorns football team?

Ty’Anthony Smith, the starting linebacker, was dismissed from the Texas Longhorns football team.

When was Ty’Anthony Smith dismissed?

Ty’Anthony Smith was dismissed on August 22, 2026.

Why was Ty’Anthony Smith dismissed?

Ty’Anthony Smith was dismissed for conduct detrimental to the team.

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