The Texas Longhorns lost many key veterans after the 2025 season, including their secondary after the departures of Michael Taaffe and Manny Muhammad. While both were critical pieces of the Longhorns secondary, they have moved on to the next level after being selected in the NFL Draft. For head coach Steve Sarkisian though, it is full steam ahead for the 2026 season. That includes finding a replacement for Muhammad . For the Longhorns, though, they anticipated this and went into the transfer portal to grab Bo Mascoe, who looks like he should slide into the role on the defense just fine. Why Bo Mascoe Is Ready For the Challenge Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Bo Mascoe (3) against the Kansas State Wildcats during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. | Mark J.…