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Press Conference Reaction: Steve Sarkisian breaks on the secondary, injury updates, CFP rankings insight

by: Evan Vieth7 hours ago

Steve Sarkisian breaks down what went wrong in the secondary, gives key injury updates, and reacts to the rankings.

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The video features Joe Cook and Evan Vieth reacting to the recent Texas Longhorns press conference, focusing on the team’s current health status, the impact of their bye week, and upcoming challenges, especially the highly anticipated game against Georgia. The hosts discuss several players recovering from injuries, including Jelani McDonald (concussion protocol), Michael Taaffe (thumb surgery), and Ryan Wingo (thumb injury). The bye week provides much-needed rest and recovery time for these players and others dealing with various bumps and bruises from the season.

Defensive struggles, particularly in the secondary, are highlighted, with injured starters forcing inexperienced backups into action. This led to a rough fourth quarter against Vanderbilt, where the defense gave up critical plays. However, head coach Steve Sarkisian expressed confidence in some of the young players, such as Kade Phillips, who stepped up despite the challenges. The Longhorns’ defense will likely improve as key players return from injury.

The discussion transitions to the broader college football landscape, specifically the upcoming College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings release. Sarkisian advocates for the strength of the SEC, highlighting Texas’ tough schedule, including two top-10 wins, a narrow loss to No. 1 Ohio State, and a loss at Florida. Despite the 9-3 record projections, the team remains hopeful about playoff eligibility, taking a game-by-game approach.

The hosts also touch on the CFP committee’s evaluation process, contrasting it with traditional polls and explaining how the committee uses comprehensive data and metrics alongside human judgment. They anticipate Texas might rank higher in the CFP rankings than in the AP poll due to their strong schedule and competitive games.

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