Texas loses its leading rusher and offensive engine. This departure leaves a significant void, impacting the team's offensive stability and reshaping its backfield.
The transfer portal doesn't officially open until Friday, but the damage is already being felt in Austin.
One of Texas' most dependable offensive pieces over the last two seasons is on the move, and it's shaping up as one of the most painful portal losses anywhere in the SEC.
According to an On3 transfer portal breakdown of the toughest losses for each SEC program, Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner stands out as the Longhorns' most significant early departure. Based on On3’s transfer rating system, Wisner owns a 92.72 grade - the highest-rated outgoing transfer currently associated with the program.
Wisner wasn't just another name in the rotation; he was the engine of the Texas run game.
Over the last two seasons, he led the Longhorns in rushing, posting a 1,064-yard campaign in 2024 before following it up with 597 yards in 2025 despite a more crowded backfield and shifting offensive roles. When Texas needed stability at running back, Wisner provided it.
His body of work also includes a knack for showing up in the biggest moments. Wisner consistently produced against rivals, carving up defenses like Texas A&M and Oklahoma and building a reputation as a back who didn't flinch when the spotlight got brighter. When injuries and attrition pushed him into RB1 duties, he handled the workload without drop-off.
Wisner announced his intention to enter the transfer portal before Texas traveled to Orlando for the Citrus Bowl, effectively closing the book on his Longhorns career before bowl season even kicked off.
His departure leaves a noticeable void in the offense and adds another layer of uncertainty to a position group that now must be reshaped heading into 2026.
For Texas, this isn't just about losing production; it's about losing reliability.
Wisner was a known quantity in an era where roster continuity is increasingly rare. As the portal opens and more SEC names flood the market, his exit underscores a growing reality ... even cornerstone contributors aren't immune to the churn.