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Misery Index: Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian and Texas don't seem to have answers and are running out of time

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian faces mounting scrutiny after a dismal stretch that has left the program struggling to live up to its potential. The team’s recent back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Florida—despite fielding a roster built for national contention—highlight persistent underperformance, including a 27-24 home collapse against the Gators after leading 17-3.

With quarterback Arch Manning still projected as a top NFL draft pick, expectations remain high, yet Sarkisian’s offense has repeatedly failed to maximize its talent, a trend that has plagued his tenure. Over the past three and a half seasons, Texas has compiled a 39-10 record, including two College Football Playoff appearances, but questions linger about whether Sarkisian consistently extracts peak performance from his roster.

The Longhorns’ fall from a preseason No. 1 ranking to Playoff jeopardy underscores the disconnect between their resources and on-field execution, leaving fans and athletic director Chris Del Conte questioning whether the program can sustain its trajectory under his leadership.

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