Texas Longhorns Win 38-7 Over San Jose State Amid Coach Sarkisian Criticism

The Texas Longhorns secured a 38-7 win over San Jose State, marking their first victory of the season, but head coach Steve Sarkisian expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, particularly highlighting the 12 penalties that cost them 115 yards. Despite the comfortable scoreline and strong defensive play generating multiple turnovers, Sarkisian emphasized the need for the team to improve discipline and consistency, specifically on offense where penalties hindered their rhythm and resulted in poor third-down conversions. Quarterback Arch Manning showed improvement from the previous week, completing 19 of 30 passes for 295 yards and four touchdowns, although he also threw an interception. Sarkisian praised the team's ability to create turnovers and complement each other on both sides of the ball but warned that the level of play was not up to the standard he expects. Reflecting on past games, Sarkisian acknowledged offensive shortcomings, particularly in red zone decision-making, and the need to adopt a more physical style of play. Overall, while pleased with the win, Sarkisian made it clear that there are significant areas requiring correction as Texas prepares for tougher competition ahead.