As he does every week during the college football season, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed Longhorn nation and media members alike. Stitched into his message was the simple fact that, as he believes, Texas football is finally finding its football this season. Better yet, the Longhorns may even have their groove back.<\/p>\n
The return of previously injured players plays a role in Texas\u2019 track back to the very top of the weekly polls, Sarkisian said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI think we\u2019re going to see a wave of players coming back, getting healthy,\u201d Sarkisian said, according to the Austin American-Statesman<\/a>. \u201cWe\u2019ve created the depth that we\u2019ve needed, and now it\u2019s about whose role is what. We\u2019ve got a four-game sample size to look at that, (so) this next the next week and a half is going to be important for us to really evaluate guys\u2019 roles and build the right group that\u2019s going to travel to (Florida) for a tough ball game.\u201d<\/p>\n WHAT THEY\u2019RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS <\/strong><\/p>\n Austin American-Statesman<\/a>: Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian says confidence back up as Longhorns enter bye week<\/p>\n Austin American-Statesman<\/a>: Texas Football: Film shows more aggressive defense vs Sam Houston<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Austin American-Statesman<\/a>: What\u2019s the report card for Texas football after win over Sam Houston?<\/p>\n Austin American-Statesman<\/a>: Texas Football: What a pair of headphones taught us about Arch Manning<\/p>\n Austin American-Statesman<\/a>: Texas 55, Sam Houston 0: Our staff takeaways from No. 8 Longhorns\u2019 win<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Video Reheat: Something feels off about Texas\u2019 season rhythm<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: What Texas\u2019 beatdown of Sam Houston State really means<\/p>\n Inside Texas: ITYT Press Conference Reaction: Sark on RB Room Growth, McDonald\u2019s Emergence, Bye Week Goals<\/p>\n ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION <\/strong><\/p>\n Game time set for No. 10 Texas at Florida<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Annual SEC opponents revealed for Texas football<\/a><\/p>\n Inside the Numbers: Arch Manning may have his swagger back<\/a><\/p>\n Arch Manning calls taunting of Sam Houston defender \u2018a little immature\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n No. 8 Texas 55, Sam Houston State 0: Five observations and Sunday chat<\/a><\/p>\n No. 8 Texas 55, Sam Houston State 0: Three things we learned<\/a><\/p>\n RECRUITING ROUNDUP <\/strong><\/p>\n Austin American-Statesman<\/a>: Mike White, Texas softball get pledge from 2027 pitcher Brooklynn Hagerty<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Willis five-star ATH Jermaine Bishop is locked in with the Longhorns amidst special senior season<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Elite PG Deron Rippey Jr.\u2019s father breaks down Texas official visit<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: 2027 Top247 TE Zac Fares takes in visit to Texas<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Following the future: How Texas football commits performed over the weekend<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Willis head coach Trent Miller on Jermaine Bishop: \u2018We are so thankful he wears the purple and white\u2019<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: 2027 Texas QB target Kavian Bryant recaps first gameday visit to Austin<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Four-star Texas RB commit Derrek Cooper recaps official visit to Austin<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Inside Scoop: No. 1 QB Kavian Bryant, 2026 commits return to Austin, notes from Brayden Tyson and 2027 prospects<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Jalen Brewster sets October 4 commitment date, breaks down top schools<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n SEC SHOWDOWN <\/strong><\/p>\n Associated Press<\/a>: Texas, Oklahoma would meet again in mock CFP first round based on AP Top 25 rankings<\/p>\n Austin American-Statesman<\/a>: Golden: Why Arch Manning needed to shred Sam Houston before SEC play<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Sources: Texas RBs Quintrevion Wisner and CJ Baxter on target to return from injuries at Florida on Oct. 4<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Oklahoma deliberately cheated to beat Auburn. What should be done about it?<\/p>\n Good Bull Hunting<\/a>: Aggies move up slightly in rankings after bye week<\/p>\n Rock M Nation<\/a>: Analyzing Eli Drinkwitz\u2019s South Carolina presser<\/p>\n Red Cup Rebellion<\/a>: The 4-2-5 Report: Ole Miss stifles Tulane to start 4-0<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Rocky Top Talk<\/a>: Tennessee holds firm at 15 in the AP and Coaches Polls after win over UAB<\/p>\n Anchor Of Gold<\/a>: Vanderbilt moves up to 18th in AP Poll<\/p>\n Roll \u2018Bama Roll<\/a>: \u2018Permanent\u2019 SEC schedule is leaked, and Alabama draws the right teams for the right reasons<\/p>\n A Sea Of Blue<\/a>: Kentucky basketball gives fans a feast of highlights from first day of practice<\/p>\n WHAT WE\u2019RE READING <\/strong><\/p>\n SB Nation<\/a>: The Bengals without Joe Burrow are like watching someone vomit at Disney World<\/p>\n