Texas Linebacker Transfer Rasheem Biles Reveals Biggest Difference Between Texas and Pitt

Biles says the parking tickets have been the biggest adjustment since joining the Longhorns.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:42am

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Rasheem Biles, a linebacker transfer from Pitt to Texas, revealed that the biggest difference between his new program and old is the number of parking tickets he's received. Biles said he's gotten around 15 tickets at Texas, compared to only 3 at Pitt. However, Biles also praised Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp's scheme, saying it puts players in the best position to make plays.

Why it matters

Biles was one of the top linebacker transfers this offseason, and his comments provide insight into the off-field adjustments student-athletes have to make when changing schools. The parking ticket issue highlights the challenges of navigating a new campus environment, while his praise for the coaching staff suggests Texas has added an impact player to their defense.

The details

Biles, who spent three seasons at Pitt before entering the transfer portal, has been with Texas since January 10th. He revealed that the biggest difference between the two programs has been the volume of parking tickets he's received, with around 15 at Texas compared to only 3 at Pitt. However, Biles has been impressed with Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp's scheme, saying it puts players in the best position to make plays and allows for versatility.

  • Biles enrolled at Texas on January 10, 2026.
  • Texas' spring game, which has been converted to an open practice, is set for Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • Texas' season opener against Texas State is scheduled for September 5, 2026.

The players

Rasheem Biles

A linebacker who transferred from Pitt to Texas, Biles was one of the top linebacker transfers this offseason. He had 100 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 4 pass breakups, and 2 interceptions for Pitt in 2025.

Will Muschamp

The defensive coordinator at Texas, Muschamp is a former SEC head coach at Florida and South Carolina, and most recently worked on Kirby Smart's defensive staff at Georgia.

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What they’re saying

“The parking tickets. I've gotten like 15 tickets already, at Pitt the most I got was like 3.”

— Rasheem Biles, Texas Linebacker

“It's amazing playing in his defense. He really puts you in position to make plays. You can just be so versatile in his defense, because there's so many different positions and people you could just move. He always put you in the best position to make the play. He's gonna put you to your strengths. He's never gonna put you in a bad position. … It's meant for everybody to make plays.”

— Rasheem Biles, Texas Linebacker

What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the season opener against Texas State on September 5, 2026 to see Biles and the rest of Texas' incoming transfer portal and freshman classes in action, as the Longhorns' spring game has been converted to an open practice on April 18, 2026.

The takeaway

Biles' comments highlight the off-field adjustments student-athletes have to make when transferring schools, such as navigating a new campus environment. However, his praise for Texas' defensive coordinator and scheme suggests the Longhorns have added an impactful player to their defense, which could pay dividends in the upcoming season.