Texas football is evidently back in the national spotlight, and with Steve Sarkisian as Texas Longhorns’ head coach, everything seems to be on point. This was proven by their victory over Michigan; Texas’ team bodes well for a true national champion contender. Even Moore’s Wolverines, the current national champions, did not stand a chance against Texas throughout the match.

Sarkisian has done a great job assembling this team, especially coming off last year’s disappointing end to the season. This win is not only a message; it is a statement to the world: Texas is ready for the big leagues! Sarkisian was sharper than Michigan counterpart in Sherrone Moore. ‘He outplayed Moore’ is not really an overstatement here! It perfectly described what happened at Ann Arbor. 

This team was dominated by Texas, who seized the right to dictate the pace of the game, fighting superior in key areas of t. In this game, the Longhorns didn’t just win against Michigan, they dominated the Wolverines. “A verification if you will, of them being a national title contender book it”, J.D. PicKell told in a YouTube video of his.

After all the games played in the season, this game should have convinced people that Texas is a contender, not to mention a formidable one. The Longhorns played the game with swagger and confidence. Sarkisian, on his part, hasn’t missed a beat- recruiting talent and coaches and effectively using the transfer portal. What hasn’t he done? 

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The hope of having a big game by Michigan’s ground game was quashed by the defensive effort of Texas as they only managed to get 80 yards on the ground. A defensive showing like that silences critics who suggest that all Texas is a great offense—and nothing else. Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden, and Ryan Wingo came through while demonstrating that this Texas team is very deep.

Texas is not only back in business, but they plan on staying forever. This game was a perfect example of why they have now emerged on the national scene. Sarkisian’s effort to dedication has put the Longhorns into a position to be a championship hunted team. It’s time for the rest of college football to pay attention to the Texas Longhorns are playing with confidence.

It may sound overly dramatic to say that Steve Sarkisian has transformed Texas into a national champion-calibre program, but that would not be an exaggeration. From the victory against Michigan, one can tell that Sark has Texas destined for the title run. How he has built this roster, particularly when he lost some talents clearly indicates his recruitment and his prowess to recruit off the transfer market.