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Texas football secured a dramatic last-second victory over LSU on Saturday. The Longhorns have now won five consecutive games against ranked opponents after trailing in the second half. However, head coach Steve Sarkisian is not getting carried away with the team’s recent success. Instead, Sarkisian is keeping his attention firmly on the upcoming matchup against Arkansas.
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With the College Football Playoff approaching, Sarkisian understands that every remaining game carries significant importance. During his postgame press conference, the Texas head coach weighed in on the importance of maintaining the same level of preparation and focus despite Saturday’s emotional win.
“I know we got two regular season games to go against two rivals,” Sarkisian said. “I take nothing for granted in this day and age. I really don’t. You know, I just told the guys, hey, we’re gonna enjoy this, but we also know, hey, we’ve got a rival coming to town next week. We’ve got senior day next week, and we need to put forth the same preparation throughout.”
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Arkansas heads into the matchup with a 4-6 overall record and a 2-5 standing in SEC competition. The Razorbacks have endured a difficult season so far, but their convincing win over South Carolina could give them a much-needed confidence boost ahead of their rivalry clash with Texas.
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After facing Arkansas, Texas will wrap up its regular-season schedule against another major rival, Texas A&M. With the College Football Playoff selection race becoming competitive, the Longhorns understand the importance of finishing the season strongly to strengthen their postseason position.
Saturday’s dramatic comeback victory marked another important step toward achieving that goal. Texas entered the game ranked No. 6 in the CFP rankings and has now extended its winning streak to four games.
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With an 8-2 overall record and a 5-2 mark in SEC play, the Longhorns remain in a favorable position. However, Sarkisian understands that a single impressive victory will not be enough to secure their place in the College Football Playoff.
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