AUSTIN, Texas -- Coach Charlie Strong is expected to take over control of the Texas Longhorns' defense, including play-calling duties, according to multiple reports.
Strong is prepared to demote his longtime defensive coordinator Vance Bedford and assume control of the struggling defense, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com reported Sunday night.
Texas ranks last in the Big 12 in scoring defense at 38.2 points per game after giving up more than 40 in three of its first four games. Strong defended Bedford last week following a 50-43 loss at Cal, but the Longhorns' defense responded with a 49-31 loss at Oklahoma State on Saturday to open Big 12 conference play.