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Texas Longhorns face challenges with penalties ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Texas Longhorns face challenges with penalties ahead of 2026 season
Summary

The Texas Longhorns prepare for the upcoming football season amidst concerns about their penalty problems, with just 52 days until kickoff. Over recent seasons, the team has struggled with penalties, finishing last season ranked 132nd in the country for penalty yards. Under coach Steve Sarkisian, Texas averaged 69.7 penalty yards per game. Improvement in this area is critical for the team's aspirations of winning a National Championship, particularly as they feature one of the most talented rosters in the program's history. The Longhorns must focus on minimizing critical game penalties, especially in the areas of pre-snap and coverage infractions, to meet their championship expectations.

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  • •Texas ranks 132nd overall in penalty yards with 69.7 penalties per game.
  • •Steve Sarkisian's offense relies on outside zone plays prone to holding penalties.
  • •Avoiding coverage and pre-snap penalties is crucial for success.
  • •The team is among the most talented in Sarkisian's coaching tenure.
  • •The Longhorns begin their season in 52 days.
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  • 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Countdown to Kickoff: Can Texas fix penalty problem in 2026?
What they're saying
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We are just 52 days until Texas football and it's time to address a major question: Can Texas fix their penalty issues? If not, a title is unlikely.

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