⚡ CFB Dashboard

- Pick/market: I’m surprised it’s fallen as low as 4.5.

- Pick/market: Texas vs Ohio State drawing 14 million viewers is an enormous number and another reminder of the national power of both programs.

- Pick/market: I rewatched.

- Pick/market: In some ways Herman was definitely worse from a personality and antics standpoint, but Tom at least gave us some great football wins - wins that actually meant something, albeit that was obviously short...

- Pick/market: Winston is the best receiving TE.

- Pick/market: It’s on Apple TV right now.

- Texas tackles Trevor Goosby and Melvin Siani have allowed three pressures through two games, versus eight for the Goosby-Brandon Baker pairing at the same stage last season. Sarkisian praised the line after Ohio State. The report supports improved early pass protection, not a guarantee that it will remain dominant. - Texas has allowed efficient underneath passing: Brad Jackson went 13-for-14 on throws targeted fewer than 10 yards downfield, and Julian Sayin went 11-for-16 in that area; each averaged 6.9 yards per attempt. Those two games identify a short-passing vulnerability relevant to UTSA's approach, not an expectation of identical results. - Texas opponents have converted three of six third downs requiring nine or more yards, part of an overall 50% third-down conversion rate allowed. That quantifies Sarkisian's already-stated get-off-the-field concern: even favorable distance has not consistently produced stops in this small two-game sample.

- An anonymous former Power Four coach attributes Texas' second-half turnaround to a heavier three-DT front, more press man and five-man pressures. Ohio State's Julian Sayin went from 12-of-16 to 5-of-16 passing and OSU from 5-of-8 to 1-of-6 on third down. The account links the change to denying Jeremiah Smith free releases, not to an announced permanent Texas scheme. - As of Wednesday, Texas RB Derrek Cooper was at practice but out of team/contact work; a source reported a high ankle sprain and the article viewed UTSA participation as unlikely. TE Nick Townsend remained limited by a knee issue and also was not expected to play. DT Justus Terry had not practiced that week after the foot injury that kept him out against Ohio State. - Safety Jonah Williams missed defensive snaps against Ohio State because of a soft-tissue issue but had practiced during the week. Laurence Seymore missed that game with a strained Achilles; Sarkisian said Monday he was fine, while the report still treated clearance and the division of guard reps as unresolved. - Arch Manning's first two pass attempts became turnovers that led to 10 Ohio State points. The analyst says Manning then held the ball and overthought reads before recovering. Sarkisian used helmet communication to suggest receivers on some plays, an in-game simplification that helped the comeback rather than evidence that decision-making concerns are fully resolved. - Texas averaged 4.6 yards on 21 rushes during its final three touchdown drives, and Dylan Sikorski played all 80 snaps at left guard. The analyst praises the line's physicality and the complementary burst of Smothers and power of Brown. Seymore's possible return creates a rotation decision, not a confirmed change to the successful five-man group.

- RB/TE: Some Texas players just came out for warmups.

- Injury: @MinnittMade , per PFF, Jonah saw action on kick return and kick coverage units.

- LB: Pending further details I would not mind if Texas took a swift hard-line stance and dismissed him.

- Injury: Texas is coming off an emotional come-from-behind win over Ohio State.

- Injury: Collins had won a starting spot on the DL, but tore his patellar tendon while practicing in Australia.

- Injury: The Dallas Wings have waived guard Sug Sutton, the team announced today.

- QB/RB: That QB had zero clue wtf to do on that play: honestly thought he was about to kneel it thinking that was gonna give them the W.

- Cover 3 describes an uneven quarterback performance in Texas-Ohio State, with Arch Manning playing much better late. The hosts' assessment is that the strong finish should not erase the earlier passing inconsistency; it is not a reported quarterback or play-caller change. - The hosts also point to two early Texas drops and specifically fault a missed catch by Coleman. Those execution errors contributed to the passing struggles alongside quarterback play, rather than establishing that the problems came from the passer alone.

- Pick/market: Now 12 plays from scrimmage and it’s 21-7 Smithson Valley after this TD pass from #Hookem QB commit Ty Knutson.

- QB: I don't know what was said between the two prior to being on camera for those few seconds or what had occurred at halftime during those interviews, but I didn't think Sark came off...

- QB/LB: Someone on this board shared an insightful analysis of Mateer’s passing stats against P4 opponents while at Wazzou (and particularly his downfield passing numbers), back when Mateer was considered the #1 portal QB.

- QB: Good list - after 6 they all have major flaws so hard to rank them well.

- QB: Don't remember But the point is, if your QB is out everyone tries to keep it ambiguous until the last minute

- QB: you were the guy in this thread having multiple arguments about the negative aspects of our win and our qb’s ball placement and i do think it’s fair to say they cleaned up their...

- QB/LB: From what I’ve read and watched from some coaching clinics from sark.

- QB: The fathers and uncles of Texas QB Arch Manning and UTSA's Owen McCown have 72 years of NFL QB experience from which they can draw.

- QB: we've got a politician making racist comments about Texas fans, and then a star quarterback (along with a room full of media) laughing over an AI image of a female reporter getting slapped.

- Steve Sarkisian said Nick Townsend has a knee injury under evaluation with no return timetable. Townsend getting banged up helped create opportunities for Emaree Winston, whose route running, hands and decisive run after the catch earned praise on a fourth-down conversion. No permanent tight-end depth-chart change was announced. - Justus Terry hurt his foot in pregame warmups and could not push off normally, disrupting Texas' planned defensive-line usage against Ohio State. Sarkisian hopes to get him back soon but supplied no return date or confirmed clearance. - Texas initially planned to rotate Dylan Sikorski and Laurence Seymore, but Sarkisian retained Sikorski because of the game's flow and his strong play. He said Seymore is fine and should play more. The coach credited the experienced line's communication, physical run blocking and generally clean protection. - Texas shifted from unsuccessful doubles and reroutes on Jeremiah Smith toward more man coverage and aggression at the line. Sarkisian said that let the defense strengthen the run box and pressure the quarterback; Bo Mascoe responded on key third downs. He still wants more versatility, not an exclusively man-coverage defense. - Sarkisian said Texas' interior rotation allows Ian Geffrard to focus on roughly 20-25 high-effort snaps rather than the 65-75 he played at Arkansas. The staff sees better technique and impact when he does not have to conserve energy, with enough defensive-line depth to sustain the rotation.

- Steve Sarkisian called Texas' ball security a major problem beyond the turnovers actually lost. He cited Emmett Mosley's fumble, Ryan Niblett's muffed punt and Arch Manning getting loose with the ball on a red-zone play ruled incomplete, with teammates' recoveries limiting the damage. Those recoveries do not erase the handling concern. - Sarkisian said Texas was last in the SEC in third-down defense through two games despite the pass-rush and coverage talent available. Getting off the field is an explicit improvement priority after Ohio State; the win and No. 1 ranking should not be read as proof that the defense is consistently finishing drives.

- Texas expects Derrek Cooper back for UTSA after he was hurt early against Texas State and missed Ohio State. Steve Sarkisian does not expect Nick Townsend to play Saturday. Other players have unspecified bumps and bruises, making depth more important; these are the coach's Thursday expectations, not a final availability report. - Sarkisian wants Texas to rotate more players earlier against UTSA on both sides of the ball. The Ohio State deficit limited substitutions, and backups must earn trust through practice, assignment knowledge and effort. This is an intended expansion of the rotation, without named new starters or promised snap counts. - Texas has restored a heavier goal-line package after reviewing its recent short-yardage approach. Sarkisian said the change goes beyond using six offensive linemen; Jordan Coleman's movement and ability to displace defenders in tight spaces earned him a role. No permanent base-offense change or fixed package frequency was announced. - Texas is emphasizing ball security, third-down defense and faster starts this week. Sarkisian attributed Raleek Brown's fumble and Ryan Wingo's drop to correctable technique and wants trusted players involved again quickly after mistakes, rather than letting confidence erode. He did not announce reduced roles for either player. - Texas coach Johnny Nansen missed Thursday's practice, and Sarkisian had not decided whether he would coach against UTSA while gathering information about the off-field incident. His game-day availability and any replacement responsibilities remained unresolved at this interview.

- OL: Chip, that is how a tempo rushing attack goes: wear them down and gash them late.

- Pick/market: Yea, I think it's time that Muschamp stop experimenting with his defense and start doing what we all expected him to do in his defensive scheme.

- LB: They also faced a different defensive scheme.

- OL: Man, I’m starting to think we have a real oline this year.

- Offense: 2 targets, 0 catches, 1 drop (they tried to make it sound like the hit caused it but he was already dropping it) Would’ve been the worst player on offense if not for Thomas...

- Texas tackles Trevor Goosby and Melvin Siani have allowed three pressures through two games, versus eight for the Goosby-Brandon Baker pairing at the same stage last season. Sarkisian praised the line after Ohio State. The report supports improved early pass protection, not a guarantee that it will remain dominant. - Texas has allowed efficient underneath passing: Brad Jackson went 13-for-14 on throws targeted fewer than 10 yards downfield, and Julian Sayin went 11-for-16 in

- QB/OL: The Texas Longhorns have the #1 Graded Offensive Line Pass Blocking Grade (93.2), according to PFF.

- OL: Ah yes the ol' PIP, aka "We want to fire you now but have to cover our a**"

- OL/LB: This little dust up and it’s like have been popping up all over the board recently, thankfully amicably smoothed over here.

- Offense: Watching the recap Landon Tengwell recap was incredible (link below).

- Offense: 1 Texas Football senior offensive lineman Trevor Goosby is this week’s nominee for the 2026 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Wednesday.

- OL: Flood is not the only one evaluating O Line talent!

- Offense: The Texas Longhorns offense put up 21 points on Saturday's historic comeback against Ohio State, but it took more than one phase of the game to put them over the top.

- OL: All tied directly to the current flip so far: offensive line.

- RB/TE: Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said RB Derrek Cooper will be back this week, but does not believe TE Nick Townsend will be ready to go.

- AUSTIN, Texas — Offensive lineman Cole Hutson, who sued the NCAA in July seeking a fifth year of eligibility and entered the season on the Longhorns' roster, now has a Sept. - 22 court hearing in state district court with the NCAA. - 5, Hutson reached an agreement with the NCAA that classified Hutson as a member of the federal case of 2022 student-athletes seeking a fifth year... - Comment: This issue is caused by NCAA not thinking ahead.

- LB: There was a wreck from all this involving more than one vehicle.

- Offense: For the record I don’t think Arch should have been hammered by the media and once he apologized everyone should have just moved on.

- LB: Longhorns LB Justin Cryer is the first player on the field prior to tonight’s game versus UTSA.

- LB: No, it's more that yahoos couldn't comprehend the point of the post.

- AUSTIN, Texas – Texas co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Johnny Nansen has been charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated (DWI), head coach Steve Sarkisian said Thursday. - According to the Austin Police Department, Nansen was one of the drivers involved in a three-car crash on S. - Capital of Texas Highway Wednesday. - A police statement said Nansen displayed signs consistent with possible impairment. - Comment: I think he was set up by some Texas Tech alums.

- DB: We should remove sideline reporters from football games for their safety.

- Defense: Cox would make sense.

- Defense: By this logic a punt would be a turnover.

- Defense: This article is proving to be one of my favorites you put out, Chip.

- LB: From Austin PD: On September 16, 2026, at 8:55 p.m., Austin Police (APD) officers responded to a reported three-vehicle crash in the 700 block of S.

- LB: Per source, Texas analyst Garrett Cox was leading the LB room this morning.

- LB: Texas LB Coach Johnny Nansen was charged with a DWI last night, per Steve Sarkisian.

- KICKER: Development is a real thing that can take some time to unfold.

- Intel: If only they could’ve seen this coming with his refusal to adapt to the changing landscape of college football.

- Intel: Really cool short insight on the cost and production of the drone show Texas uses

- Intel: The Craig Way Show | 9/18/26 | College Football and NFL Weekend Preview!

- Intel: people wonder why interviews turn into coach/ player speak.

- DL: the PC police got all bent because Arch Manning, a 22-year-old college student, had the temerity to laugh at an AI-generated video intended to provoke that very reaction … Please.

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- Practice: While this one was good, It's that small clip from June practice when the guys are covered in sweat and look like they're about to die and Arch says, " It's 2 minutes left...

- Intel: I changed my mind -- this sounds like two kids announcing into a tape recorder in their basement.

- Intel: Looks like the key to being first place is to make infinitely more moves than anyone else

- Practice: Steve Sarkisian said Nansen was not at practice on Thursday

- Intel: Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said Johnny Nansen was charged with a misdemeanor DWI.

- Intel: https:// spreaker.com/episode/the-co meback-the-statement-the-next-test--75170010 … On today's episode of The Morning Kickoff with @HardballHardge & @TheMarkHenry - Michael Fabiano( @Michael_Fabiano ) joins the show to talk all things fantasy football, including key waiver pickups, lineup...

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- Intel: https:// spreaker.com/episode/protec ting-college-sports-texas-vs-utsa-preview-nfl-bounce-back-week--75187051 … Today on The Morning Kickoff: - Meaghan English, Sports Editor of the Daily Texan & contributor to Horns247, joins us to break down Texas vs.

- Intel: There's a pretty clear "hottest" game in this week's College Football Thermometer.

- Intel: People are just looking for something to be “upset” about and stir it up.

- Practice: On how Arch is holding up with all the extra attention this week ...

- LB: As always, appreciate Greg for the time -- and his brutally honest opinion regarding the contest.

- Intel: Texas Longhorn football coach Steve Sarkisian on his respect for UTSA football coach Jeff Traylor’s ability to maintain consistent success in spite of challenging circumstances

- Intel: The University of Texas opened its new football facility recently.

- Intel: The truth is this past weekend was arguably one of the better college football games I’ve seen in a long time.

- Intel: I tried watching Dallas Cowboys football last night as a diversionary tactic, and that didn’t work out too well.

- Intel: "Texas is the King of College Football" @bmarcello reacts to the Longhorns being ranked No.