Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the Longhorns’ 30‑27 loss to the Florida Gators on Saturday, emphasizing that every element of the program will be examined. The defeat came after Texas entered the game on a two‑game skid and as an underdog, while Florida rallied with a late sack‑fumble by quarterback Arch Manning.
Coach’s assessment of the game
“Everything’s going to be evaluated,” Sarkisian said in the post‑game press conference. He added that he has not ruled out a change at quarterback, noting that while Arch Manning was not perfect, “nobody was perfect on offense today.” The coach highlighted the opening quarter as the only bright spot for Texas, describing the rest of the contest as a period where the team “bled out.”
Offensive performance under scrutiny
Texas recorded just 50 offensive snaps, the fewest in Sarkisian’s tenure, and struggled to sustain drives. The Longhorns were sacked five times, while Florida’s defense limited Manning to 173 passing yards and a single touchdown. Sarkisian acknowledged that play‑calling will be part of the evaluation, stating, “We’re going to evaluate everything from an offensive perspective. Part of that is playcalling.”
Historical context and upcoming schedule
The loss adds to a recent trend for Texas against unranked opponents. The Longhorns had previously defeated 22 consecutive unranked teams at Darrell K Royal‑Texas Memorial Stadium, a streak now broken. According to ESPN research, Texas joins only two other teams since 1936 that reached the No. 1 spot in the AP poll before losing consecutive games to unranked opponents.
Looking ahead, Texas will host Ole Miss in Austin next Saturday, seeking to rebound from the recent setbacks and restore confidence among its fan base.
Quotes from the coach
“I’m extremely disappointed,” Sarkisian said. “We didn’t play very good football today, outside about the first quarter. We’re not playing very good football right now. I have to evaluate everything. It’s gonna be a long night.”
He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to the program’s improvement: “I don’t know how many times I need to say it – we’ll evaluate everything and make the necessary adjustments to get back on track.”
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