Texas is breaking tradition and shaking up college football by eliminating their spring game in favor of NFL-style OTAs under coach Steve Sarkisian. With the challenges posed by the transfer portal, the Longhorns are focusing on player development rather than exhibition games.

Texas will join a growing list of college football programs doing away with traditional spring games in favor of a slightly restructured practice slate, coach Steve Sarkisian said during a recent appearance on the "Up & Adams Show.

The Texas Longhorns won't hold a spring football game this year, head coach Steve Sarkisian said Thursday morning.