Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian part of unfortunate history after Saturday’s loss

In an unexpected twist of fate on Saturday, No. 1 ranked Texas suffered a devastating 27-24 loss to Oklahoma. The turning point came late in the game when Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell nailed a 47-yard field goal for the winning points, marking Oklahoma's first triumph over Texas since the 2023 season. The game was marked by a series of turnovers, notably a pick-six by Texas quarterback Arch Manning in the fourth quarter that shifted momentum to Oklahoma.

Oklahoma's victory is notable as it is the eighth unranked team since 2000 to topple the highly regarded AP No. 1 team. This historical feat has placed an additional burden on Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, who has been part of three such losses. Prior to this defeat, Sarkisian was the offensive coordinator at USC when the team lost to Oregon State in 2008 and Stanford in 2007.

While these losses span 18 years, the implication of being involved in the upsets is undeniably challenging. As the Texas Longhorns drop in the latest AP poll following their loss to Oklahoma, Sarkisian and his team are faced with the daunting task of regaining their winning momentum. Texas will take on Florida in their upcoming Saturday game, aiming to restore their winning record.