Sarkisian wants No. 1 Texas to focus before UTSA showdown

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Sarkisian wants No. 1 Texas to focus before UTSA showdown
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Steve Sarkisian challenged the No. 1 Texas Longhorns to avoid a letdown against UTSA in their upcoming game on Saturday night. Following an emotional comeback win over Ohio State, Sarkisian emphasized the need for the team to refocus and improve in areas like ball security and third-down defense. He noted the importance of expanding the roster's reliability ahead of SEC play. UTSA, coached by former Texas assistant Jeff Traylor, enters the game with a record of 2-0 and poses a tough challenge, having previously faced Texas twice with mixed outcomes. The matchup begins at 7 p.m. at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.

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  • Texas Longhorns prepare for UTSA after a comeback win against Ohio State
  • Sarkisian stresses improvement in ball security and defense
  • UTSA is 2-0 under head coach Jeff Traylor
  • Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
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After an emotional comeback win over Ohio State and an eventful week off the field, Steve Sarkisian wants No. 1 Texas to refocus and show what it's made of Saturday night against UTSA.

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