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ITYT Press Conference Reaction: Sark on team maturity, Cole Hutson's injury, Michael Terry's move

by: Evan Vieth10/16/25

Steve Sarkisian discusses how the team is handling success after the OU win, emphasizing maturity and focus heading into the next stretch of the season. He also provides updates on center Cole Hutson’s missing the Kentucky game and introduces the new faces competing in the running back room.

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The video covers a detailed reaction and analysis of Texas Longhorns football head coach Steve Sarkisian’s recent Zoom press conference, focusing on the team’s upcoming game against Kentucky, roster changes, and key player developments.

The discussion highlights the Longhorns’ inconsistent season so far, the leadership role of quarterback Arch Manning, and the importance of maintaining maturity and focus as the team faces a critical stretch of games. Sarkisian emphasized the need for the team to string together consecutive strong performances after a season marked by ups and downs, distractions, and roster shifts. A notable roster update includes the absence of center Cole Hutson due to injury, with Connor Robertson set to start in his place.

Additionally, the conversation covers the transition of Michael Terry from wide receiver to running back, following the departure of running back Jerrick Gibson, and the potential impact of this position change.

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