According to a report from On3’s Pete Nakos, West Virginia running backs coach Chad Scott is expected to leave the Mountaineers and assume the same role for the Texas Longhorns in 2025.
Scott, who served as the interim head coach after Neal Brown was dismissed following the regular season, was a vital part of one of the nation’s top rushing attacks over the last two seasons.
In 2024, West Virginia ranked 10th among all Power Conference programs (27th overall) with 193.69 rushing yards per game. In 2023, the Mountaineers ranked 4th nationally and first among all Power Four schools with 228.92 rushing yards per game.
Under Scott’s tutelage, WVU running backs CJ Donaldson and Jahiem White became household names in the Big 12.
Over a three-year stint in Morgantown, Donaldson rushed fort 2,058 yards and 30 touchdowns on 4.9 yards per carry. He has since transferred to Ohio State and will be one of the feature backs for the Buckeyes in 2025.
Meanwhile, White became a consistent homerun hitter for the Mountaineers offense over the last two seasons, totaling 1,687 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground (6.5 ypc), plus another 247 yards and three scores as a receiver.
Scott’s departure leaves a void for Rich Rodriguez and company to fill, while he will immediately begin his stint in Austin with top-shelf talent, such as CJ Baxter, a former five-star running back that should be among the best in college football in 2025.
