Sarkisian and Longhorns in Big 12 Championship Match Against Oklahoma State: A Look at Business as Usual

Texas Longhorns are preparing for their fourth Big 12 Championship together with the Oklahoma State Cowboys, as coach Steve Sarkisian shares how crucial it is to approach the game with a “business as usual” attitude. In Monday’s press conference, Sarkisian described the team’s focused demeanor as they enter the championship game.

The Longhorns secured their spot in the Big 12 Championship after dominating Texas Tech with a 57-7 win last Friday. The team’s performance led to praise from Sarkisian, particularly highlighting the exceptional defense and special teams. He also expressed enthusiasm for Jaydon Blue, Texas’ third player to reach over 100 rushing yards this season.

Excitement heightened when newest emerging players like Arch Manning and Tre Wisner took the field during the game. However, Sarkisian emphasized that the upcoming game against Oklahoma State would demand a full 60-minute effort from the team.

Despite not knowing who their opponent would be until late Saturday night, with Oklahoma State eventually securing their spot, Sarkisian assured that Texas is focused on winning the championship. Discussing the team’s status from the Monday press conference, it was confirmed that Worthy will play, but Watts and Jordan are uncertain.

Addressing Oklahoma State as their upcoming foes, Sarkisian described them as a team capable of playing at a high level, despite having contrasting outcomes in their previous games. He also highlighted quarterback Quinn Ewers’ performance and the immense potential of Teddy Sweat and Byron Murphy.

Regarding Texas’ position as a College Football contender, Sarkisian’s confidence at competing for a playoff spot was clear, provided the team delivers an exceptional performance in the upcoming game. Additionally, Sarkisian recognized the foundation laid out by previous Longhorn players and looks forward to the bright future ahead with their new potential stars.

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