Q&A With Steve Sarkisian: Arch Manning, SEC Schedule, and Texas’ Championship Push

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian details the 2026 season, discussing Arch Manning’s rise, a tougher SEC schedule, staff changes, and the Longhorns’ path to a national title.

The Longhorns will once again be one of the preseason favorites to win a national championship because of Arch Manning and a re-fortified supporting class that includes a handful of instant impact transfers on both sides of the ball. Head coach Steve Sarkisian also shook up his coaching staff for the first time in his tenure, replacing defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski with Will Muschamp. 

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