Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian is breathing a sigh of relief after the Longhorns’ 38-35 win over Mississippi State in their SEC opener, but he’s also aware that there’s plenty to work on ¹. Despite the victory, the team’s performance was described as “herky-jerky” and error-prone, with Sarkisian pointing out several areas that need improvement. “Offensively, a lot of self-inflicted wounds today that maybe could have changed the flow of the game,” he said.
Some of the key issues that Texas needs to address include turnovers, penalties, and costly mistakes that took points off the board. The team had two turnovers and eight penalties for a season-high 65 yards, which Sarkisian noted is “a recipe for disaster” ¹. Despite these struggles, the Longhorns still managed to rack up over 500 yards on 62 plays, showing flashes of explosiveness.
Looking ahead, Texas has a bye week before facing off against Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout on October 12. The Sooners are coming off a comeback victory over Auburn, so the Longhorns will need to tidy up their act if they want to stay unbeaten. Sarkisian’s focus on cleaning up the team’s mistakes will be crucial in preparing for this high-stakes matchup ¹.
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