Steve Sarkisian addresses Texas red zone struggles ahead of Ohio State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian faces scrutiny regarding the Longhorns' red zone execution as the team prepares for a Saturday matchup against Ohio State. Despite leading the program to consistent title contention over the last three seasons, Texas has struggled to convert red zone opportunities into touchdowns. Data from the 2023 and 2024 seasons placed the team in the bottom tier of national rankings for red zone touchdown percentage. Past losses, including a 14-7 defeat to Ohio State in the 2025 season opener, were marked by missed scoring chances inside the 20-yard line. To address these issues, the coaching staff is incorporating Arch Manning as a runner in red zone packages and utilizing transfer wide receiver Cam Coleman on contested catches. The outcome of the upcoming game depends on whether these tactical adjustments can overcome previous offensive inconsistencies.
- •Texas seeks improvement after struggling in the red zone over the past three seasons.
- •Steve Sarkisian calls his own plays and is working to finalize red zone schemes.
- •Arch Manning will be used as a runner in goal-line situations.
- •Cam Coleman joined the team via transfer to provide a target for contested catches.
- •Texas lost to Ohio State in the 2025 season opener after failing to score in two red zone trips.
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