Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

During a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns was observed during the first half. While Sarkisian is not currently facing immediate job insecurity, the report indicates that failing to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff once again could lead to increased concerns regarding his position as the head coach of the Texas Longhorns program.