Texas Longhorns On SI · Nov 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.
Those aren’t the numbers of a program that struggles when the lights shine brightest.
Yet, as Texas prepares for another ranked road matchup against Missouri this Saturday, there’s an uncomfortable question hanging over Sarkisian’s program.
If the Longhorns have proven they can beat just about anybody, why haven’t they?
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