Paul Finebaum blasts Steve Sarkisian
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The Texas Longhorns fell 27-24 to the Florida Gators, extending their losing streak to two games. With head coach Steve Sarkisian making it clear that everything would be evaluated after the defeat, Arch Manning had a response of his own when asked about his performance.
Paul Finebaum named Texas’ loss to Florida the most damaging of Week 7, blaming Steve Sarkisian’s play-calling as Arch Manning’s starting job comes into question.
Arch Manning was supposed to be the next great quarterback at Texas. After two straight 27-24 losses, analyst Shannon Sharpe says the Longhorns star is not that, and that people need to stop assuming a famous last name guarantees it.
Texas was No. 1 a week ago, and now has back-to-back losses. This one was Arch Manning's first home loss as a starter.
The stakes for this Saturday's game versus Ole Miss could not hold higher stakes for the Texas Longhorns and head coach Steve Sarkisian.
Texas is now likely to miss the 2026 College Football Playoff, which should mean big trouble for Steve Sarkisian in Austin: