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Steve Sarkisian faces pressure to spark Texas’ play-action attack in crucial stretch

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Though Texas' offense looked better in week 2, they're still having some major problems attacking defenses with play-action.

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Arch Manning and the Longhorns' passing game looked much better against San Jose State, but it still seems to be missing something that Steve Sarkisian's offenses usually possess.

Play-action.

An effective play-action routine allows the offense to mesh the run and pass together in order to influence defenses into making bad decisions on a fairly consistent basis.