WACO – Texas ended a disappointing 5-7 season Saturday with a 23-17 upset of No. 12 Baylor. The victory, which spoiled senior day for the Bears and also cost Baylor (9-3) a berth in the Sugar Bowl, was a significant win for Charlie Strong to close out his second season in Austin.

But it didn't change the fact that changes are on the way when it comes to Strong's staff.

Horns247 has been reporting since Tuesday that quarterbacks coach/assistant head coach for offense Shawn Watson, running backs coach Tommie Robinson and offensive line coach/offensive coordinator Joe Wickline are not expected to return for the 2016 season. There's been nothing official from the school on the future of the three coaches following the game and Strong didn't address any imminent changes during his postgame press conference.

“We'll meet next week,” Strong said. “But I also have to get out on the trail and go recruiting and make sure we continue to build this team.”

Multiple sources have told Horns247 that TCU co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Sonny Cumbie is Strong's top choice to lead the Texas offense next season. If Cumbie passes on the job or the Longhorns are unable to hire him away from the Horned Frogs, sources have pointed to Tulsa co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Sterlin Gilbert as a potential choice Strong would target.

It's expected that the new offensive coordinator will want Strong to hire at least one assistant of their choosing. That's likely to be an offensive line coach with Strong targeting a potential difference maker in recruiting for the third staff opening.

The only offensive coach believed to be safe for next season is tight ends coach/special teams coordinator Jeff Traylor. Current play-caller Jay Norvell, like Traylor, has a guaranteed contract for next season, but his return to the Forty Acres is expected to be without having play-calling duties.

Norvell was asked after the game if he's willing to serve in whatever role Strong asks him to. His response indicated there's a chance he'll return to coaches the Texas wide receivers for a second season.

“I think we'll have those discussions and that will all get worked out in time,” Norvell said. “It always does.”

There aren't any imminent defensive coaching changes, but Horns247 has learned there's a possibility Strong could explore hiring current Chicago Bears defensive assistant Clint Hurtt. Hurtt coached under Strong at Louisville and recently had his two-year show-cause penalty expire, a judgement handed down by the NCAA for Hurtt's involvement in the Nevin Shapiro scandal at the University of Miami.