The difference between winning and losing close games doesn’t solely lie in talent on offense or defense, head coach Steve Sarkisian and the University of Texas have always had that. The difference lies in the culture of a program. As Sarkisian enters his third year, and Texas enters their final year in the Big 12, is the culture of Texas football under his coaching staff finally starting to take shape?
Texas lost five games by a one-score margin in 2022, including their 27-20 loss to Sarkisian’s former team, the Washington Huskies in the Alamo Bowl. One way to remedy those issues for the upcoming 2023 season is through an established culture where players buy into the system, execute their roles when it matters most, and have enough depth to overcome injuries and fatigue.