New year, same Red River letdown.
Steve Sarkisian’s first season as the Texas head coach sure has shown him about the ups and downs. One week, 70 points wins you a game by 35, the next, a two-touchdown lead less than two minutes in leads to a loss.
From the beginning of the second half, it was a total letdown from the Longhorns. In every facet of the game, Oklahoma was the better side, especially the offensive end.
Both coaches will have positive and negative to address when resetting on Sunday. But Lincoln Riley won’t feel as bad, even with a newfound quarterback controversy on his hands.
Sarkisian, on the other hand, has some problems to address. Whether it’s the total shut down of the offense or the lack of shut down from the defense. Even special teams will be in Texas fan’s nightmares for years to come.
Here are the studs and duds from Texas’ shocking 52-45 loss to Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl.