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Sarkisian says he will keep calling plays after Texas loses to Oklahoma
Texas lost 27-24 to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry, a college football game between the two teams.
After the loss, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he would keep calling offensive plays and would not change his staff.
Texas made several costly mistakes, including allowing a blocked-punt score and a defensive touchdown.
The loss followed another recent special teams error, a punt-return touchdown by Tennessee.
Texas also struggled to sustain its offense, going three-and-out seven times against Oklahoma.
Sarkisian said the team needs to play better and that improving its special teams is his responsibility.
He did not announce any changes or next steps beyond working to improve the team’s play.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he will continue calling plays after the Longhorns lost 27-24 to Oklahoma.
He also said he was not considering changes to the special teams staff.
Sarkisian said Texas needed to play better and accepted responsibility for improving the team’s performance.
The loss included a blocked-punt score for Oklahoma and a defensive touchdown.
Texas had gone three-and-out seven times in the game, according to CBS Sports.
- Who
- Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns faced Oklahoma.
- What
- Texas lost 27-24, and Sarkisian said he would keep calling plays and was not considering staff changes.
- When
- Saturday; the article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
Steve Sarkisian
Critics calling for Texas staff changes
Play-calling
Steve Sarkisian
Sarkisian said he would not step away from calling the offense.
Critics calling for Texas staff changes
CBS Sports argued that Sarkisian should consider staff adjustments.
Special teams
Steve Sarkisian
Sarkisian said he was not reevaluating Jeff Banks’ responsibilities and said improving the unit was his job.
Critics calling for Texas staff changes
CBS Sports said the special teams had failed in important situations and urged changes.
Not a chance
We have to play better.
I feel like we've missed some opportunities on special teams quite frankly.
Texas lost 27-24 to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry game.
Sarkisian said he would keep calling plays and rejected the idea of changing special teams responsibilities.
- Final score
- Oklahoma 27, Texas 24
- Texas three-and-outs
- 7 against Oklahoma
- Points per possession
- 1.63 in two conference matchups
- Three-and-out rate
- Texas led the SEC this season
- Special teams score
- Oklahoma scored on a blocked punt











