Texas Longhorns struggle with three and outs in SEC play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

The Texas Longhorns continue to face significant offensive challenges, recording three and outs on 13 of 27 possessions in SEC games, under head coach Steve Sarkisian. Despite having a talent-rich roster, including senior quarterback Arch Manning, the team has converted only 6 of 26 third downs in their last two games. Sarkisian likened the issue to a 'blinking light', reflecting on the need for improved execution on both first and second downs to maintain offensive momentum. Following a tough loss to Oklahoma, the Longhorns aim to address these inefficiencies as they prepare for upcoming matchups.
- •Texas recorded three and outs on 48.1% of their SEC possessions.
- •The Longhorns converted only 23.1% of third downs in recent games.
- •Sarkisian emphasized the need for improved execution to avoid three and outs.
- •Texas has a talented roster but faces ongoing offensive issues.
- •Next up, the Longhorns look to correct course in upcoming games.
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Texas three and outs offensively are ‘a blinking light’
""You're going to have some, but not at the rate that we're having them.”
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