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Steve Sarkisian Sees Oklahoma in a Familiar Spot Ahead of Clash With Texas

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian drew parallels between his team’s current position and his own struggles from last season, when the Longhorns were a two-loss team after an early setback against Florida. This year, No.

1 Texas enters the Red River Rivalry with a perfect record, while Oklahoma—facing a 2-2 start—seeks to rebound after a shaky offensive performance. Sarkisian acknowledged Oklahoma’s defensive strength, calling them a standout unit, but noted their offensive inconsistencies, including costly turnovers that have left them with a -6 turnover margin, the worst in college football.

The Sooners’ quarterback, John Mateer, faced particular scrutiny after three straight turnovers against Georgia, a sequence that directly contributed to 14 Bulldogs points. Meanwhile, Texas, which won the turnover battle 3-0 in last year’s 23-6 victory over Oklahoma, will need to maintain focus to avoid repeating past mistakes, especially in the Cotton Bowl where ball security has historically swung games.

Both teams enter the rivalry with a bye week under their belts, but Texas’s offensive line and Oklahoma’s quarterback unit will be tested in a matchup where execution could decide the outcome.

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