Texas Goes From No. 1 to Two-Game Skid and Coach Says 'Everything Needs to Be Evaluated'
Sarkisian said Texas will review personnel and scheme after Arch Manning’s struggles and a second straight loss raised questions about the offense.
- On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, the #7 Texas Longhorns fell 27-24 to unranked Florida in Austin, marking their second consecutive loss to an unranked opponent.
- Following a Red River Rivalry defeat to Oklahoma on Oct. 10, head coach Steve Sarkisian faces mounting pressure as the team's season unravels.
- Quarterback Arch Manning threw for 173 yards and lost a costly fourth-quarter fumble against the Gators, prompting Sarkisian to state, "We're going to evaluate everything from an offensive perspective."
- All-American edge rusher Colin Simmons suffered a lower-leg injury during the second half, while the offense ran just 50 plays, their fewest since Sarkisian arrived.
- Dwindling College Football Playoff hopes require a 9-3 record, with tough upcoming matchups against top-10 Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, and LSU, while Sarkisian carries a $50.9 million buyout.
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Paul Finebaum blasts Steve Sarkisian over 'embarrassing' handling of Arch Manning
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning entered the season with Heisman Trophy expectations and in the running for the No. 1 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Halfway through the season, Manning hasn’t lived up to the hype, and college football analyst Paul Finebaum placed the blame on head coach Steve Sarkisian. “I’m beginning to wonder …
Brian Kelly pins blame for Texas' offensive struggles on coach Steve Sarkisian, not Arch Manning – Democratic Accent
The sky appears to be falling in Austin, Texas, with the Longhorns having suffered back-to-back... The post Brian Kelly pins blame for Texas’ offensive struggles on coach Steve Sarkisian, not Arch Manning appeared first on Democratic Accent .
Brian Kelly Blames Steve Sarkisian for Texas’ Offensive Struggles With Arch Manning: “Not Going to Bench Him”
Texas has crashed from No. 1 to No. 19 in the AP Poll after consecutive 27-24 losses to Oklahoma and Florida, leaving the Longhorns at 4-2 overall and 1-2 in the SEC. Arch Manning has taken much of the heat for Texas’ offensive collapse, but Brian Kelly believes the blame goes higher. The former LSU […]
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