Steve Sarkisian
FILE - Arch Manning, son of Cooper Manning and nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, walks on the field before an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Texas wraps spring practice Saturday with the Longhorns' annual scrimmage, allowing the first real look at the biggest quarterback battle in the Big 12 between Quinn Ewers, early-enrolled freshman Arch Manning of the famed football family, and second-year reserve Maalik Murphy, a top recruit who spent his freshman season of 2022 on the sidelines. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Texas wraps spring drills with eyes on Ewers, QB contest

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 14, 2023 10:59 AM EDT

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, right, and Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, left, head to a news conference for the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in San Antonio. The teams will play in this year's Alamo Bowl. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Penix, Ewers highlight Alamo Bowl between Texas, Huskies

Dec. 28, 2022 12:50 PM EST

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 24 Texas beats Baylor, keeps Big 12 title hopes alive

By Mark Rosner Nov. 25, 2022 04:06 PM EST

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, left, congratulates running back Bijan Robinson (5) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
No. 24 Texas has to beat Baylor, then wait on B12 title shot

Nov. 23, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, right, is stopped by Kansas cornerback Ra'Mello Dotson (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Robinson runs for 243 yards, 4 TDs as Texas routs KU 55-14

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2022 06:57 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berth

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 12, 2022 11:25 PM EST

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) escapes a tackle by Kansas State safety Kobe Savage (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
No. 4 TCU's bid for playoff, Big 12 arrives at No. 18 Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 10, 2022 06:10 AM EST

TCU running back Emari Demercado (3) catches a touchdown pass against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Big 12: No. 4 TCU can clinch spot in league title game

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 10, 2022 03:10 AM EST

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Patterson on Texas side trying to spoil TCU's perfect record

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 09, 2022 11:01 AM EST

Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez (9) throws against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Robinson stars as Texas holds off No. 13 K-State, 34-27

By Dave Skretta Nov. 05, 2022 10:34 PM EDT

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (18) celebrates with the crowd as he is carried off the field by teammates after an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 48-0. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 13 K-State with intriguing QB question as Texas looms

By Dave Skretta Nov. 03, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, left, speaks with officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sarkisian sorry for not singing "Eyes of Texas" after loss

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 24, 2022 02:40 PM EDT

Oklahoma State quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla.(AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Sanders, Green lead No. 11 Oklahoma St. past No. 20 Texas

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 22, 2022 08:10 PM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 20 Texas wants to keep momentum vs. No. 11 Oklahoma St.

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 20, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Texas defensive back Anthony Cook (11) causes Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers, center, to fumble the ball late in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 22 Texas rallies in 4th quarter to beat Iowa State 24-21

By Mark Rosner Oct. 15, 2022 03:48 PM EDT

Kansas State cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe (25) tackles Iowa State wide receiver Dimitri Stanley (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (Matthew Putney)
No. 22 Texas expects tougher test vs Cyclones' stout defense

By Mark Rosner Oct. 13, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Texas defensive backs Ryan Watts (6) and Jerrin Thompson (28) celebrate a stop during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Red River romp: Ewers back as Texas shuts out Oklahoma 49-0

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 08, 2022 03:40 PM EDT

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables, left, talks to Kansas State coach Chris Klieman after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables hits rough patch in 1st year

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 06, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

Arizona State coach Herm Edwards looks toward the scoreboard with his team his down against Eastern Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
After surge in first-half firings, can seasons be salvaged?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 06, 2022 08:46 AM EDT

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian congratulates tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (0) for his touchdown against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Oklahoma-Texas matchup likely to be high-scoring again

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 04, 2022 04:18 PM EDT