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Horns' first-half sluggishness vs. Bulldogs proves Sark needs to give up play calling

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has refused to give up offensive play-calling, but a slow start by the Longhorns is showing he might just have to.

Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on during warm-ups prior to the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Incompletions, stuffed rushing attempts, and a whole lot of sloppiness led to the No. 22 Texas Longhorns failing to build even a minimal lead over the unranked Mississippi State Bulldogs at halftime.