The REAL challenge facing Steve Sarkisian & Texas | Always College Football

Expectations will always be high at Texas and this year is no exception. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian joins Greg McElroy to discuss the pressure on Arch Manning, what he loves about his roster, what Will Muschamp will bring to the defense and why he feels coaches should have a bigger voice in college football. Plus, Coach Sark talks about strength of schedule and why it might expose a huge CFP flaw and how Curt Cignetti and the “Indiana Way” has changed non-conference scheduling until proven otherwise.

0:00 Intros
2:25 Steve Sarkisian joins the show
3:00 Arch Manning has already been through A LOT and now he is ready to take the next step
6:10 Arch Manning as always had naysayers
8:15 What are Sark’s expectations with this roster in 2026
11:10 What Will Muschamp brings to the Texas defense
14:30 Steve Sarkisian and all the other coaches should have a bigger voice in CFB
17:35 Sarkisian “we are the ones living it day in and day out”
20:15 Sarkisian talks about strength of schedule in college football and the CFP
24:20 Sarkisian “Curt Cignetti changed college football”
25:50 NCAA rules need to be enforced harder because the risk is not scary

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