Sarkisian stands firm on coaching staff after Red River loss

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian declined to consider changes to his coaching staff after a last-second 27-24 defeat to Oklahoma on October 10, 2026, which ended Texas's run atop the polls. Sarkisian's offense struggled, noted for poor execution including multiple three-and-outs and critical interceptions by quarterback Arch Manning. Special teams, under coordinator Jeff Banks, also faced scrutiny after a blocked punt led to Oklahoma's game-deciding score. Despite growing concerns, Sarkisian emphasized confidence in his dual role as a head coach and offensive play caller as the team looks to regroup for upcoming games.

• 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Steve Sarkisian isn’t considering changes at offensive play caller, special teams coordinator