Mark my words: Steve Sarkisian is going to be the longest-tenured head coach at Texas since Mack Brown and people still don't understand why. The numbers are right there. Texas averaged 6.1 yards per play in 2025 which was top 15 nationally and the offense ranked inside the top 20 in EPA per play. That is not a fluke. That is a system that works in the SEC.
Look at what Sark has built compared to the rest of the conference. Texas A&M has cycled through coordinators and still cannot figure out quarterback play. Oklahoma is on its third defensive staff in four years. Meanwhile Sark has stability in Austin and the roster is getting deeper every year. The 2026 class with multiple five-stars including the QB and edge rusher is proof the program is recruiting at an elite level.
The concern about Sark's game management is overblown. Texas ranked 18th in third-down conversion rate last season and the red zone efficiency is going to jump this fall after sitting at 62 percent. That is a fixable number. The foundation is solid. Sark has Texas positioned as a top 5 program in SP+ and the schedule sets up well for another playoff push.
Texas fans need to stop worrying about the flashy hires and look at the actual results. This program is trending up and Sark is the reason.