Texas football struggles as players acknowledge responsibility for losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Texas linebacker Justin Cryer states players must take accountability for on-field performances following two consecutive losses, including a 27-24 defeat to Florida on October 17, 2026. Coach Steve Sarkisian emphasized the need for better offensive schemes, stating practices have not translated into game execution. The Longhorns currently sit at 4-2 with a 1-2 conference record. As discussions continue on how to improve, Thursday's coaching meeting could bring changes to both strategy and player roles.
- •Cryer notes the need for player responsibility in recent losses.
- •Texas lost to Florida 27-24 after leading 17-3 at halftime.
- •Coaches acknowledge they must improve schemes and execution.
- •Texas is 4-2 overall and 1-2 in SEC play this season.
- •Discussions on player accountability and strategy are ongoing.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Who's to blame for the recent Texas football collapse? This Longhorn puts it on players
"LB Justin Cryer takes responsibility as Texas football drops two straight while tumbling in the polls. Coach Steve Sarkisian says coaches need better schemes.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
College SportsNCAAW•Oct 21, 2026, 1:51 PMRanking the front-runners and contenders for women's college basketball player of the year
College SportsNCAAF•Oct 21, 2026, 1:33 PMAthlon Sports has familiar bowl game, opponent projection for Florida
College Sports•Oct 21, 2026, 1:21 PMCMU's Matt Drinkall on CFP expansion: 'They're going to prostitute it'
NCAAF•Oct 21, 2026, 1:15 PMWhere does Iowa football rank in CBS Sports' 138 rankings?
NCAAF•Oct 21, 2026, 12:38 PM2027 NFL Draft: Updated QB rankings following Week 7 of CFB
NCAAF•Oct 21, 2026, 12:31 PMNotre Dame receiver gets comeback player of the week recognition