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Deep Dive: Sark's Blueprint, Texas' Elite Units & Biggest 2025 Roadblocks

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Steve Sarkisian
Steve Sarkisian (Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

We break down Steve Sarkisian’s blueprint for success and highlight the position groups that could carry Texas in 2025. Plus, a look at the biggest challenges standing between the Longhorns and a championship run.

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This deep dive discussion centers mainly on the resurgence of Texas Longhorns football under coach Steve Sarkisian, examining the influences of recruiting, NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), structural management, and defensive strategies used against Texas and other SEC teams.

The hosts emphasize Sark’s pivotal role as a strong leader who uniquely galvanizes the Texas fan base and NIL opportunities, contrasting him with previous regimes. The conversation also touches on the organizational structure at Texas, notably that Sark acts as the central figure (“the sun”) around which all football operations revolve, including the role of the general manager.

They debate the introduction and use of complex defensive schemes such as the “flyover defense,” originally popularized by Iowa State, and how Texas has adapted to it, yet remains vulnerable to evolving defensive tactics. Position unit strengths are analyzed, with defense edges, linebacker depth, and quarterback Arch Manning highlighted as probable top national contenders.

The discussion then broadens to projections for rival SEC teams, notably Georgia and Oklahoma, analyzing strengths, weaknesses, and potential coaching impacts. Lastly, the panel debates whether programs like Texas Tech or Nebraska, backed by wealthy donors, can leverage financial power to emerge as national contenders and challenges involved in building sustainable winning programs.

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