3 takeaways from Sark: Handling No. 1, ball security and defending Ohio State
Steve Sarkisian discussed Texas’ rise to No. 1, lingering issues after the Ohio State win and why the Buckeyes shouldn’t be punished for playing the Longhorns.
1. Texas' dramatic fourth-quarter comeback against Ohio State has transformed the program's narrative, with head coach Steve Sarkisian emphasizing that who they are is who they are all the time. The win vaulted Texas to the top spot in the AP Top 25 Poll.
2. Ball security remains a significant concern for the Longhorns, as coach Sarkisian noted that their ball security is "awful right now." The team turned the ball over twice against Ohio State, despite a few close calls.
3. Defensively, Ohio State converted six of 14 third downs, allowing Texas to establish the run but also highlighting an area needing improvement. Texas rushed for 141 yards and had cleaner pocket protection in the second half, with quarterback Arch Manning named SEC Co-Player of the Week.
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