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Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian Shares Blunt Opinion on SEC Championship Game

Texas Coach Steve Sarkisian Shares Blunt Opinion on SEC Championship Game

Summary

Texas Longhorns football coach Steve Sarkisian shared his thoughts on missing the SEC Championship Game. Despite a strong finish to the season with a 9-3 record, Texas will not compete, largely due to key losses earlier in the season.

Key Facts

  • The Texas Longhorns ended the season with a 9-3 record.
  • Texas was ranked No. 1 at the start of the season.
  • Key losses to Ohio State and Florida hurt their chances for the College Football Playoff.
  • Coach Steve Sarkisian expressed disappointment about not playing in the SEC Championship.
  • Sarkisian has been Texas's head coach since 2021, achieving a 47-20 record.
  • Sarkisian has coached at Washington and USC and worked under Nick Saban at Alabama.
  • Texas beat teams like Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, and Texas A&M in their last games of the season.

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