Steve Sarkisian Put on Notice Amid Texas' National Championship Hype
Summary
The Texas Longhorns football team is ranked No. 5 in the preseason and has high hopes for the 2026 season, led by quarterback Arch Manning and new wide receiver Cam Coleman. Head coach Steve Sarkisian faces pressure to reach the College Football Playoff semifinals, as expectations are very high due to the team's talent.Key Facts
- Texas Longhorns are ranked No. 5 in the AP Top 25 preseason rankings for 2026.
- Quarterback Arch Manning is an early favorite for the Heisman Trophy and a projected top-five NFL draft pick in 2027.
- The team added five-star wide receiver Cam Coleman, who is known for his playmaking ability.
- Last season, Texas started poorly and did not make the 12-team College Football Playoff.
- Steve Sarkisian has coached Texas for five seasons, with a 48-20 record.
- Sarkisian’s first two seasons were average, but the past three have seen double-digit wins each year.
- There is strong pressure for Texas to reach at least the College Football Playoff semifinals this year.
- Failure to reach the semifinals could raise questions about Sarkisian’s job security.
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