Texas offense struggles in loss to Tennessee, SEC refs under scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:27 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Texas faced inconsistencies on offense during its game against Tennessee, where it scored early but failed to maintain momentum. Arch Manning's performance showed some promise, but the Longhorns have been hindered by a struggling offensive line and significant penalties. The SEC later acknowledged an officiating error regarding an illegal onside kick attempt by Tennessee. Head coach Steve Sarkisian is focused on improving the team's offensive play ahead of their next game against Oklahoma on October 10.
- •Texas ranks 83rd nationally in offense and 92nd in rushing.
- •Arch Manning completes just 63.5% of his passes this season.
- •Texas committed 11 penalties for 115 yards against Tennessee.
- •SEC acknowledged an officiating mistake on Tennessee's onside kick.
- •Texas plays Oklahoma on October 10.
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — On Texas' lack of offense, bad SEC refs and running steps for bad behavior | Bohls' nine things
"The Texas offense remains inconsistent. The SEC refs had a bad game vs. Tennessee. And running steps for bad behavior. Kirk Bohls' nine things
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