{
  "id": 10107084,
  "title": "Steve Sarkisian Calls Out Critics Over Texas' Physicality After Tennessee Win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/steve-sarkisian-calls-out-critics-over-texas-physicality-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T01:32:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/steve-sarkisian-calls-out-critics-over-texas-physicality-after-tennessee-win-12493563"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following their tough road win over Tennessee, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian defended his team against criticism regarding their physicality. The Longhorns secured a 20-17 victory, despite Tennessee's late-game comeback attempt. Sarkisian pointed out that his team sustained injuries, with eight players being carted off, indicating their physical effort. In response to an anonymous coach's comments in The Athletic, Sarkisian challenged the assertion that Texas lacks an edge and physicality. He continued to emphasize his team's resilience, stating they thrive in challenging situations and have a history of winning big games.",
  "summary": "After defeating Tennessee, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian called out critics who claimed the Longhorns were \"soft.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Texas Longhorns defeated Tennessee 20-17 in a tough road win.",
    "Head coach Steve Sarkisian defended team's physicality against critics.",
    "Sarkisian highlighted eight injuries sustained by his team during the game."
  ],
  "editors_take": "By pushing back on criticism of his team's physicality, Steve Sarkisian asserts Texas's toughness and resilience, reframing the narrative around their competitive edge.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}