Urban Meyer says Texas’ game against No. 7 Ole Miss could be a defining moment for Steve Sarkisian. After consecutive losses, Meyer warns that another defeat could damage Sarkisian’s legacy—and potentially put his job at risk if Texas misses the playoff again.

By the Numbers
  • Texas opened the season 4-0 and reached No. 1.
  • The Longhorns lost their last 2 games, both by 27-24.
  • Texas finished 10-3 in 2025 and missed the College Football Playoff.
Yes, But

Meyer initially framed the stakes as a matter of legacy, not job security. He later acknowledged that, as at Ohio State, another playoff miss could make a coaching change a possibility.

State of Play
  • Texas faces Ole Miss on Saturday after losses to Oklahoma and Florida.
  • The Longhorns’ remaining schedule includes Mississippi State, Missouri, LSU, Arkansas and Texas A&M.
  • Sarkisian has not ruled out benching quarterback Arch Manning.
What's Next

A loss to Ole Miss would intensify scrutiny in Austin and could make Texas’ path back to playoff contention more difficult.

Bottom Line

Saturday is more than a chance for Texas to stop its skid: it’s an early test of whether Sarkisian can steady the program before pressure over his future grows.