Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian has been vocal so far this summer.
That includes comments against Ole Miss’ academic standards and a shot at the Big 12 in which he claimed the Longhorns’ second-string could win-out against the conference, among others.
Now, the sixth-year head coach believes college football’s heart and soul is at stake.
At least for all but one program each season—those that don’t win a College Football Playoff National Championship.
“That’s part of the problem in college athletics. Everybody is chasing one end goal and we’re losing sight of the small victories along the way. We live in an era of college football that’s playoff or bust,” Sarkisian said, according to Sports Illustrated.
Is that healthy for college football?
Sarkisian believes not.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Texas fills in the blanks for the Texas State, UTSA football games
Dallas Morning News: Defending champion Texas leads talented field at Women’s College World Series
247Sports: The Insider: ‘Spicy Sark’ likes his Texas team, Longhorns’ baseball and softball postseason previews and more
247Sports: Texas Baseball: Here’s who will start opener of the Austin Regional for Longhorns vs Holy Cross
Inside Texas: Reading the Regional: How does Texas deal with an elite mid-major pitching staff from Santa Barbara?
Inside Texas: How will opponents attack the Texas defense?
Inside Texas: If Steve Sarkisian could’ve seen the future, he “would probably tried to offer Bijan a little more money”
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
Chris Del Conte: Notre Dame series ‘tentatively’ on schedule
Why Texas prioritized David Punch in the NCAA transfer portal
Game times, TV announced for two Texas non-conference matchups
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
Austin American-Statesman: Texas coach Vic Schaefer on transfers: ‘This is the day and age that we’re in’
Inside Texas: Texas Elite Camp: Prospects who could earn Longhorn offers this weekend
SEC SHOWDOWN
Austin American-Statesman: 3 things to know about Tennessee, which faces Texas in Game 1 of WCWS
247Sports: After Steve Sarkisian’s remarks about Ole Miss, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey reiterates “sportsmanship”
247Sports: Senators introduce new, bipartisan bill that addresses NIL, transfer freedom, media rights and more
Inside Texas: Elite OT, top Texas target Ismael Camara has change of plans with official trips
Rock M Nation: 2027 defensive lineman Dami Sowunmi commits to Mizzou football
And The Valley Shook: LSU baseball HC Jay Johnson discusses 2026 season
Rocky Top Talk: Chaz Coleman absent for start of summer workouts
Dawg Sports: Kickoff times announced for early Bulldog home games—Arkansas’s AD isn’t thrilled
A Sea Of Blue: New lawsuit claims school officials concealed misconduct by Scott County coach Sean Woods
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: Eagles, Patriots ‘not close’ on A.J. Brown trade
SB Nation: The Chicago Sky just signed another talented guard as injuries mount
SB Nation: Joe Theismann is grateful for what golf provides
NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND
- Should Texas take on Notre Dame in a home-and-home series?