Texas football rallies to challenge amid soft label before Tennessee game

Texas football faced criticism from an anonymous coach who described the team as 'soft' ahead of their game against Tennessee. The Longhorns responded with a gritty performance, currently leading the game 20-17 in Knoxville. Steve Sarkisian emphasized that the comments motivated his players, highlighting defensive strengths with Texas sacking Tennessee's quarterback ten times. Despite ongoing struggles, including an underwhelming offense and penalties, Texas aims to silence critics as they navigate the final moments of the contest.

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