Sarkisian answers doubters after Texas beats Missouri
The 34-20 road victory gave the No. 7 Longhorns four ranked wins this season and a 4-1 record in road games against top-25 opponents.
| Kickoff | 12:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Memorial Stadium |
| Spread | Texas -2.5 |
| Total | 44.5 |
| TV | ESPN, Disney+ |
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| Streaming | the ESPN app |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →No. 7 Texas beat No. 18 Missouri 34-20, and Steve Sarkisian used the road victory to answer questions about his team’s toughness.
Afterward, the Texas coach said his players had heard predictions that Missouri would win and control the line of scrimmage. The program tried to tune out outside opinions. Sarkisian said that talk reached the Longhorns on their flight and after they arrived.
There was a prominent example behind his response. SEC Network studio analyst Peter Burns picked Missouri, arguing that the Tigers had the better quarterback, wide receiver group and running back while also being more physical.
Sarkisian framed the result as proof that Texas could handle a physical test and respond when the game became difficult. He praised the Longhorns for staying together through adversity and said mental and physical toughness define the organization.
His broad declaration that nobody expected Texas to win went beyond what the betting market indicated. FanDuel listed the Longhorns as 2.5-point favorites, so oddsmakers did not view the result as an upset.
With the victory, Texas moved to 4-1 in road games against top-25 opponents and recorded its fourth win over a ranked team this season, the most in the country.
Texas heard public questions about whether it could match Missouri physically, then won by 14 points on the road against a ranked opponent.
Why it matters
Texas added its fourth ranked victory of the season, the most in the country. The Longhorns also improved to 4-1 in road games against top-25 opponents.
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