Steve Sarkisian addresses Texas Longhorns scrimmage performance issues

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Steve Sarkisian addresses Texas Longhorns scrimmage performance issues
Summary

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian discussed the team's second preseason scrimmage, which saw the defense perform better than the offense. Conducted at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, the 120-play simulation was affected by extreme heat. Sarkisian emphasized the need for improvement on offensive communication and execution following missed assignments and errors. With the season opener against Texas State approaching on September 5, he highlighted the urgency for players to address their performance issues under challenging conditions.

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  • Texas defense outperformed the offense in the second scrimmage.
  • Extreme heat reached nearly 150 degrees, impacting player performance.
  • Offensive mistakes included missed assignments and poor execution.
  • Season opener against Texas State scheduled for September 5.
  • Sarkisian stresses the importance of communication among players.
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The Longhorns have areas to improve upon on both sides of the ball.

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