In a surprising turn of events, Jim Schlossnagle, the head coach of the Texas A&M baseball team, is departing from College Station and making a move to become the new coach at the University of Texas, according to sources reported by Horns247.com. The news comes just one day after Schlossnagle led Texas A&M to a runner-up finish in the College World Series.

Sources have revealed that Schlossnagle will be bringing his coaching staff with him to Austin. Following Texas A&M's heartbreaking 6-5 loss to Tennessee in the College World Series title game, Schlossnagle met with his players and informed them that he had a decision to make. Two sources close to the situation revealed that Schlossnagle had to choose between rejoining his friend and former athletic director Chris Del Conte at Texas or staying in College Station.

The decision was not an easy one for Schlossnagle, as he will have to face a $1.35 million buyout, which will double to $2.7 million since he is taking another job within the state of Texas. Nevertheless, the sources disclosed that Schlossnagle made the final call on Tuesday afternoon.

This development adds an intriguing chapter to the historic rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M, even before the Longhorns officially join the Aggies in the Southeastern Conference on July 1. Schlossnagle's connection and history with Del Conte played a significant role in his decision-making process, according to insiders.

After spending 18 seasons at TCU, with eight of them working under Del Conte, the 53-year-old coach took over as the head coach at Texas A&M in 2022. In his three seasons, Schlossnagle achieved an impressive record of 135-62 (.685), including a standout 53-15 record this season that led the team to the national runner-up position.

The news of Schlossnagle's move brings speculation about his replacement at Texas A&M. The Longhorns recently announced a mutual decision to part ways with their current baseball coach, David Pierce, sparking rumors about who will take over the program.

In his post-game press conference after the College World Series game, Schlossnagle expressed his frustration at being asked about his future at Texas A&M, stating that he had left his family to be the coach at the university and had no intention of taking another job. However, circumstances have changed, and Schlossnagle's decision to join the Longhorns demonstrates his desire for a new challenge and a reunion with Del Conte.

The baseball landscape in Texas will see a significant shift with Schlossnagle's move to Texas, adding extra fuel to the already intense rivalry between the Longhorns and the Aggies. It remains to be seen how this coaching change will impact both programs as they prepare to face each other on the field in the coming seasons.