The long-awaited College Football Playoffs have their participants, and to the surprise of many — and not so much for others — the Texas Longhorns didn’t make the main bracket. Arch Manning and his teammates will now need to focus on their upcoming bowl game, while also keeping an eye on what’s ahead.
But what were the main reasons Steve Sarkisian and his Longhorns missed out on the playoffs? Primarily their record, which included three losses — a significant factor at this stage — with the defeat against the Gators perhaps carrying the greatest weight in the final decision.
Manning’s first season as a starting quarterback unfortunately fell short of the desired results. As for his performance, the ups and downs were constant, making it an area he will need to work on moving forward.
From now on, the Longhorns will need to regroup, learn from their mistakes, and further strengthen their strengths. The transfer portal could present an excellent opportunity to boost the roster even more in preparation for next season.
Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns.
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