At the annual SEC Media Days in Atlanta, Georgia, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian took the podium to reflect on the team’s recent performance and outline the work ahead.
Sarkisian was candid about the shortcomings that surfaced during the 2025 campaign, pointing to a run game that struggled to find rhythm, a lack of big‑play explosiveness, and a defense that gave up too many points in key moments.
A frank assessment ahead of a pivotal year
He explained that the coaching staff has already begun reshaping the offensive line, emphasizing tighter spacing and more varied play‑calling to revive the ground attack, while the defensive coordinator is installing additional gap‑control concepts to tighten the secondary and line.
Recruiting initiatives and player‑development programs are also being accelerated, with the aim of having the necessary depth and talent ready when the 2026 season kicks off.
The admissions of weakness come at a time when the Longhorns are eager to rebound after a season that fell short of preseason expectations, and Sarkisian believes honesty is the first step toward rebuilding confidence among players and fans alike.
Fans can expect a more aggressive schedule of non‑conference matchups designed to test the new schemes, while the coaching staff continues to monitor progress through spring practices and the upcoming summer camp.