What’s your problem DawgNation? Cause it’s clear some of it is real, and this veteran reporter brought it up in a big way, digging into some old wounds. Texas outlasts Clemson in its first-round matchup of the playoff, winning 38-24 behind a melting pot of big plays, forced turnovers, and the running back room’s field day. So you must be thinking, where did Steve Sarkisian and Ewers go wrong? This is where Georgia steps in.

Mike Griffith, a veteran in college sports media with 30 years of experience, dropped an outlandish take on X. He challenged Coach Sark and his slightly injured QB1 Quinn Ewers before their big game against the Tigers. Reminding them of that close 22-19 loss to Georgia in the SEC title game, he wrote, “What is biggest thing (outside of #Georgia) that can keep #Texas from winning national title and why is answer combo of Sark Ego and Quinn Ewers? #RunTheBall #AManningOnBench.”

It was a loaded critique, seemingly aimed at the Longhorns’ loss to Georgia—a game where turnovers, penalties, and missed opportunities cost Texas dearly. But the experienced reporter still would want to double-check calling Sark arrogant cause the coach seems to be a pretty chill guy.

The former BYU record passer QB, Steve Sarkisian, however, has always been more calculated than combustible, brushing off criticism with the poise of a seasoned tactician. After that Bulldogs game, he praised his opponent’s schemes and execution, saying, “They’re a good football team. They’ve got good schemes, good players. There were a couple bang-bang plays we weren’t able to get.” Not just that, to convince more rival insiders, he even sang praise for fellow first-round rivals Dabo Swinney and Clemson for their run to the CFP, although he finally ended it himself today.

But you get the point. The reporter might be hinting towards this reason for his arrogance, which is for a good reason. For the second year in a row, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has been named a semifinalist for the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award by the Maxwell Football Club. Over the past two seasons, Sarkisian has led Texas to a 23-4 record, including an 11-game win streak on the road. Ego justifiable?

And why did poor Quinn Ewers catch strays? Well, that could be a valid point, which his coach himself addressed after that title loss. Texas’ offense gained ground more consistently than Georgia, but the Longhorns totaled three turnovers and 11 penalties for 94 yards. Texas struggled to block Georgia’s front seven and allowed six sacks while only accumulating 31 rushing yards on 28 attempts, leaving an unhappy Steve Sarkisian with his high red zone offense. “At the end of the day we weren’t effective enough in the high red (area) to put touchdowns on the board,” the HC lamented.

Today, Sark and the QE3 probably gave a fitting reply to his remarks, especially Ewers. “Run the Ba-l,” Griffith sneered, but Steve Sarkisian and his company led by Quinn Ewers heard him loud and clear. As they did something just like that in Austin that hunted the Tigers for a 38-24 statement win that looked like a clinic in offensive adjustment.

Hey Mike, Quinn Ewers and the Texas offense looked good today!

With a potential 2025 NFL Draft entry on his mind, nursing the lingering effects of an injury, he played with a balance that seemed to echo Sarkisian’s philosophy. “Run the Ba-l,” indeed. Texas showed its grit and determination in a statement win, punching its ticket to the Peach Bowl against No. 4 Arizona State on January 1. The Longhorns’ resilience shined on both sides of the field as they powered their way through Clemson. And leading the charge? A calm, collected, and clutch Quinn Ewers.

#3, the man under center, was a model of efficiency, completing 17 of 24 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown. His cool-headed leadership kept Texas steady throughout the game. But let’s not forget about the ground game—it was a showstopper. The Longhorns racked up a jaw-dropping 292 rushing yards. Jaydon Blue was a man on a mission, dashing for 146 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-sealing 77-yard sprint that had fans leaping out of their seats. Quintrevion Wisner wasn’t far behind, adding 110 yards and two scores of his own. Happy now, DawgNation?

After the game, Ewers couldn’t hide his pride. “So proud of how all these guys are playing. We just get to play more ba-l,” he told Brian Davis on X. And about that ankle brace? Ewers casually shrugged it off: “It’s not going to hurt, so I just decided to put it on.” Turns out, a team that can humble even a cocky guy like McAfee after a win can achieve more amazing things. That shuts up some doubters, right? Now, imagine this: Georgia and Texas are facing off for a third time… this time for the whole damn title!