Texas A&M is reportedly close to hiring its new linebackers coach

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Texas A&M’s 2026 coaching staff will have several new faces after second-year offensive coordinator Collin Klein and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman officially depart for their new positions. Still, both coaches will stay on during the Aggies’ College Football Playoff run.

Last week, head coach Mike Elko revealed that current assistant head coach Lyle Hemphill will take over as the program’s defensive coordinator. In contrast, wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins will be elevated as Klein’s replacement and will serve as the new offensive coordinator and play caller starting in 2026.

Coupled with hiring Derek Shay as the new tight ends coach, Elko is now expected to land another big fish for the open linebackers coach position. According to multiple sources, including 247Sports insider Matt Zenitz, Elko is expected to hire Arkansas defensive coordinator Travis Williams as the team’s new LB coach after three seasons as the Razorback’s defensive play caller.

On paper, this is a slam-dunk hire, given that Williams is being pursued by several top programs and, outside of his coaching acumen, brings a successful recruiting background that could be immediately beneficial through the transfer portal in the coming weeks.

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