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Nolan Cain to leave Longhorns, return to Texas A&M
By Billy Gates at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Cain, an associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the Longhorns since 2025, will return to the Texas A&M Aggies in a similar role, adding yet another wrinkle to the rivals' coaching carousel the past two seasons.
Why this matters in Westlake News
The departure of Nolan Cain from the Longhorns to Texas A&M will likely be felt in the Westlake community, where many residents closely follow University of Texas sports. As an associate head coach and recruiting coordinator, Cain played a key role in shaping the Longhorns' roster and strategy. His return to the Aggies will add a new layer of complexity to the already intense rivalry between the two programs. Locally, fans and alumni will be watching to see how this move affects the Longhorns' recruiting efforts in the Austin area, including Westlake's own high school football talent. The coaching carousel between the Longhorns and Aggies over the past two seasons has been particularly active, and Cain's departure is the latest development in this ongoing saga. Westlake residents can expect to see continued interest in the repercussions of this move on the local sports scene.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Cain, an associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the Longhorns since 2025, will return to the Texas A&M Aggies in a similar role, adding yet another wrinkle to the rivals' coaching carousel the past two seasons.
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