{"id":727346,"date":"2026-02-03T23:01:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T23:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/727346\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T23:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T23:01:16","slug":"ityt-qa-laurence-seymores-eligibility-rb-roles-what-could-derail-a-playoff-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/727346\/","title":{"rendered":"ITYT Q&#038;A: Laurence Seymore&#8217;s eligibility, RB roles, what could derail a Playoff push"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s answer some fan questions about Texas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/teams\/texas-longhorns\/join\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">[Sign up for Inside Texas for $1! Get the latest on the NCAA Transfer Portal HERE]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ready to make your move in the DFW area? Trust Josh Holden Real Estate to guide you home. Call Josh today at 972-917-8081 or visit joshholdenrealestate.com to get started!<\/p>\n<p>In this Tuesday update show, hosts Eric Nahlin and Texas Homer focus on the Texas Longhorns football program, particularly the offensive line situation and roster developments as they prepare for the upcoming season. A significant portion of the discussion centers on the uncertain status of Laurence Seymore\u2019s eligibility, which remains pending with the NCAA and involves a complicated, inconsistent regulatory environment. The conversation also touches on the potential for additional grad transfers or portal additions, though no specific targets have emerged yet.<\/p>\n<p>The offensive line coaching staff is reviewed, highlighting Deron Gatewood\u2019s role as the primary assistant to Kyle Flood and noting consultant Tim Drevno\u2019s brief involvement. Despite speculation about NFL interest in Texas assistants, the program appears stable in its coaching ranks. The hosts emphasize that the current Texas roster is in a strong position due to the advantages brought by NIL recruiting, including expanded geographic reach and the ability to utilize the transfer portal effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Concerns remain around offensive line cohesion, given many new players and position changes, as well as injuries sidelining key players during spring practice. The hosts advocate for bringing back the spring game to better evaluate player development and provide fan engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Discussion of the running back situation highlights the complementary styles of Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown, with a slight edge given to Smothers. The role of \u201cgadget\u201d player Ryan Niblett is expected to be limited outside special teams and niche offensive packages, especially given the depth and speed already present at running back and receiver. <\/p>\n<p>InsideTexas.com\u00a0provides just what passionate Texas fans expect: Market-leading coverage of Longhorns athletics and recruiting.<\/p>\n<p>Join the best Texas fan community and receive all the benefits that come with it:<\/p>\n<p>Elite team and recruiting coverage of the program you love<\/p>\n<p>Immediate access to any Longhorns break news<\/p>\n<p>Exclusive insider practice reports and year-round team info as well as board Q&amp;A\u2019s with\u00a0IT\u00a0staff<\/p>\n<p>High level discourse with the most passionate and informed Longhorns fans across multiple board forums.<\/p>\n<p>Market leading team analysis for those who are looking to increase their understanding of Steve Sarkisian and Will Muschamp\u2019s preferred concepts<\/p>\n<p>So much more!<\/p>\n<p>SIGN UP and ensure no Longhorns information gets by you:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/[sign%20up%20for%20inside%20texas%20and%20get%20one%20month%20for%20$1%20using%20our%20march%20madness%20special!]\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Join Inside Texas community today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/boards\/forums\/it-members-only.14\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Talk about this story and many more with fellow Longhorn diehards on the Members Only forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s answer some fan questions about Texas. 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