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Texas’ Injury-Depleted Victory Shows the Depth Behind Steve Sarkisian’s Success

Texas needed a complete team effort to leave Columbia with a 34-20 victory over No. 18 Missouri. The Longhorns faced a physical opponent on the road while missing key contributors on both sides of the football, yet they found ways to make the necessary adjustments and finish the job.

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Texas’ Steve Sarkisian obliterates doubters with ‘big-game hunters’ mic drop after Missouri win

Texas football greatly strengthened its College Football Playoff resume and kept its SEC title aspirations alive by securing a dominant 34-20 road victory over No.

Steve Sarkisian News / The Spun / November 7

Steve Sarkisian Made Ridiculous Claim After Texas' Win Over Missouri

It took them until the fourth quarter to get their first lead of the game, but Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Longhorns were able to secure a 34-20 win over No.

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Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 6

Steve Sarkisian Reveals Fights Broke Out at Texas Practice Ahead of Missouri

Texas has no shortage of motivation heading into Saturday's game against Missouri. The Longhorns are trying to keep their momentum rolling after consecutive wins over Ole Miss and Mississippi State, while also keeping their SEC Championship and playoff hopes alive.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 6

Steve Sarkisian Makes Unexpected Darrell K Royal Reference Amid Texas Run Game Woes

The Texas Longhorns brought in Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown to improve the running game this season. That idea hasn't quite worked out. Smothers will miss the rest of the season with a torn MCL in his knee, but even with him in the lineup, Texas hasn't run the ball well.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / November 6

Draft Insider Puts Blame on Steve Sarkisian’s Texas as Arch Manning’s NFL Future Takes Massive Hit

Arch Manning was supposed to be Texas’ next big NFL star. Eight games into the 2026 season, however, the quarterback is facing serious questions about whether he is ready for the next level, aka the NFL.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 6

Texas' Big-Game Success Raises Troubling Question About Steve Sarkisian's Program

Since 2023, the Texas Longhorns have recorded 17 victories against ranked opponents, the most of any FBS program. And since joining the SEC, the Longhorns have compiled a 3–1 record against ranked conference opponents on the road, another indication of the program's ability to perform in hostile environments.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / November 6

Steve Sarkisian Hit With Another Major Injury Blow as Second Texas Starter Ruled Out for Season

Texas can’t catch a break. Running back Hollywood Smothers is done for the year with a torn MCL, and he is the second Longhorns starter, after left tackle Trevor Goosby, to be ruled out for the season.

Steve Sarkisian News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 5

Steve Sarkisian Knows the Challenge Missouri's Running Game Presents for Texas

Missouri's offense presents a challenge that goes beyond simply loading the box and trying to stop a talented running back. The Tigers have built an attack that uses the threat of the run to create opportunities through the air, forcing defenses to account for multiple possibilities on every snap.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / November 5

Texas Longhorns Missed Out on No. 1 WR; Where Do They Turn Next?

The Texas Longhorns never rest on the recruiting trail. Despite being near the end of a heated 2026 season, there is no time to slow down in preparing for the program's future.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Steve Sarkisian Receives Arch Manning Request Before Missouri Game

Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning kicked off their 2026 college football season in grand fashion, with four wins on the trot, including high-profile wins over the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / November 4

'You Gotta Be Kidding Me': ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith in Utter Disbelief Over Steve Sarkisian’s Texas CFP Ranking

Texas may have Arch Manning’s name drawing plenty of attention, but are the Longhorns getting a little too much love from the CFP selection committee? Sitting at No.

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Steve Sarkisian Raises New Concerns About Texas Ahead of Missouri Showdown

The Texas Longhorns are coming off back-to-back wins over Ole Miss and Mississippi State. This week, Texas will play its second true road game of the season against the Missouri Tigers.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 3

How to watch college football Super Six Saturday's massive top-25 slate

Cancel all your Saturday plans, college football fans. Week 10 is the one we've been anticipating since this already unforgettable season began.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian has 'never felt better about' QB Arch Manning heading into season-defining stretch

Oklahoma makes major change as Jason Witten takes over offense

Potential transfer portal options for Michigan QB Bryce Underwood

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Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / November 2

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian has 'never felt better about' QB Arch Manning heading into season-defining stretch

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is quickly forgetting about quarterback Arch Manning's midseason struggles.

Drew Mestemaker's draft stock is soaring, while Manning's is sinking

LaNorris Sellers is nearing South Carolina football history

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Texas Longhorns News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30

Nick Saban on Arch Manning's struggles: 'The bench is a pretty good motivator'

Nick Saban thinks Arch Manning may yet have success at Texas, but the quarterback may need a bit of motivation to do it.

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes a big decision on his future amid knee injury

USC reportedly has Kalen DeBoer in mind for potential coaching change

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College Football News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Texas Longhorns, Steve Sarkisian Land Big News on Monday

Three-star edge rusher RJ Hudson from Varina High School in Richmond, Virginia, committed to the Texas Longhorns on Monday, becoming the program’s first linebacker pledge in the 2027 class.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 25

Texas star LT Trevor Goosby out for season with knee injury

The Texas Longhorns are dealing with another significant injury setback involving one of their most important offensive players as they prepare for the next stretch of their SEC schedule.

No. 19 Texas blows 21-point lead, survives No. 7 Ole Miss

Texas gets big win over Ole Miss, but the Arch Manning questions remain

Arch Manning had a request for Holly Rowe after Texas beat Ole Miss

CFB Week 8 winners, losers: Texas keeps playoff hopes alive, Big 12's CFP chances take big hit and more

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Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 22

Brian Kelly blames Steve Sarkisian for Arch Manning's struggles

Arch Manning has struggled this season for the Texas Longhorns.

Paul Finebaum blasts Sarkisian over 'embarrassing' handling of Manning

Manning has self-diagnosed his issue, and it makes sense

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Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 23

Arch Manning has self-diagnosed his issue, and it makes sense

Perhaps the young Manning is not as unflappable as we've been led to believe.

Texas insider reveals what it would take for Steve Sarkisian to bench Manning

Auburn star breaks silence after being dismissed by the program

Duke player issues statement about swatting away female staff member

Central Michigan coach has unfiltered response to CFP expansion rumblings

Chad Johnson offers alma mater Oregon State $2M to help team keep star WR

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 20

Texas insider reveals what it would take for Sarkisian to bench Manning

Texas insider reveals what it would take for Steve Sarkisian to bench Arch Manning

Manning has not lived up to his Heisman Trophy billing once again.

Texas reportedly taking steps toward potential Arch Manning benching with increased first-team reps for KJ Lacey

Arch Manning's 'chip on his shoulder' will determine whether QB saves his job and Texas' slim CFP chances

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Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / October 19

Arch Manning's 'chip on his shoulder' will determine whether QB saves his job and Texas' slim CFP chances

Texas Longhorns backup quarterback KJ Lacey will reportedly receive more first-team reps during this week's practice. That's lighting a fire under Manning.

Texas reportedly taking steps toward potential Arch Manning benching with increased first-team reps for KJ Lacey

Texas stays course at QB, but needs 'better version of Arch Manning'

Arch Manning, Texas continue to struggle after home loss to unranked Florida

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