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A little look and comparison on our screen game the past 3 years. 2024 was the least effective in terms of yards per play in the 6.4 range then this year at 7.8 and 2023 at 8.5. 2024 was the lowest in terms of completion percentage and adjusted completion so that probably brings the ypp back in line. Sark for sure needs to lean into it a bit more but we’re not much different than years prior although UF likely competes with the fewest Sark has run since his arrival.

Two fold. One, Neto Umeozulu was showing signs of life in the spring. On pace to be the guy. Things changed, obviously, leading up to Ohio State. Now, it appears Neto has played his last down as a Longhorn. The defense was always ahead of the offense, but that is part of the growing pains of every spring. Injury to Cojoe, loss of Neto being an option is two pieces of the puzzle that were available in the spring that aren't today.

Where has this been? It’s so frustrating.

Were these things that the coaches saw in practice and just tossed it up to "the defense is just that good" and didn't realize the o line was just flat out bad?

Beyond having three years of gameplanning for Arch, they also had 8 months to game plan for this offensive line getting its lunch eaten every day in practice dating back to the first day of practice in the spring. Nothing changed.

I think what I’m most shocked by is how it seems Sark has no clue how to best utilize Arch despite being on campus 3 years. Feels like a cataclysmic failure.

But you’re not a coach. Or are you? That’s a joke by the way. If you get the time and inclination, maybe throw together a graph game by game on the ball distribution- behind LOS, 1-9, 10-19, 20+. Pair it with run-pass ratio. I would wager a bit of our issue is that the gameplans are too varied given our lack of playtime with each other. The merry go round at RB and LG also play into that. I think we wasted that UTEP week.

Let’s go, let’s get creative and make those okies run and run. Let’s run tempo at them too.

Would like to see the field spread out a bit. Just get the ball to guys in space and allow them to work. I'm with you

I hope James Simon has good hands. Lining him up in the backfield taking some swing passes would be nice. He looks faster than Wisner, but runs more physical and has a better chance at making the first guy miss.

Looks good but with his dad being an Aggie there may be an upcoming rift in the family or perhaps his dad had some issue with AandM now. 😆

Sark needs to run Quinn’s gameplan for arch. Use the quick game as an extension of the running game. That IS your running game.

Wanted to add to the conversation from yesterday in regards to making life easier on the offensive side of the ball... Arch Manning currently has the smallest % of pass attempts targeting pass catchers in between yards 1–9 among Power 4 quarterbacks. There are 73 quarterbacks that qualify according to PFF. Only 25.7% of Manning's pass attempts are in the short yardage category – again, that is yards 1–9 downfield.

Either they are smoking something VERY good or they failed to watch either of our lines.

Very nice!

OU insiders are reporting they'd be more surprised if he didn't play at this point.. FWIW

Was just coming to post. Thank you!

A Texas win immediately changes the narrative for OU and how “dominant” they’ve looked. And because of that national narrative, a Texas win also immediately alters the perception of Texas. HookEm.

This is good work

It's looking more and more like OU is going to give it a go. This game means too much to Venables.

I wrote this as a diehard Longhorn fan just trying to understand what’s really behind our offensive line struggles — not to pile on with lazy “we suck” takes. This isn’t about blame; it’s about figuring out why the line looks so different this year and what can actually be done to fix it. I’m not an expert — just a fan who wants to start an honest discussion so we can all better understand the root causes (and maybe sleep a little easier before the OU game). And if Big Tony Hills or @Jeff Howe are out there — the true Offensive Line experts over at OTF — I’d love to hear your takes. You guys know this stuff infinitely better than I do (hint hint: keep the great content coming 🙂). 1. Offensive Line Execution Last year, Texas’ offensive line was a strength — ranking roughly 28th nationally in pressure rate allowed (~25.5% of dropbacks). That group even earned Joe Moore Award semifinalist honors. This year? A complete collapse. Texas now ranks 128th in pressure rate allowed, giving up pressure on over 40% of dropbacks (CBS Sports / ESPN). That’s a 100-spot swing. We replaced four of five starters, and it shows: five false starts vs. Florida, blown pickups, and almost no consistent run push. Possible Fix: Left Guard (Stroh) and Center (Hutson) are the weakest links right now. I’d try either Hutson at LG (where he was serviceable in 2024) and Conner Robertson at C, or continue letting Nick Brooks develop at LG (with 2026 in mind) while giving Robertson a shot at Center (since he gets more push IMO). 2. Quarterback Time-to-Throw (and Scheme Design) In the Florida game, Arch averaged 3.5 seconds before releasing the ball — roughly a full second longer than Quinn Ewers’ 2.58s average last year (PFF / CBS). That extra second is everything. It’s the difference between a tackle maintaining leverage and giving up a sack. But it’s not purely on Arch. Sark has clearly emphasized more vertical routes and deeper progressions this year, which naturally extend the play clock. So it’s likely a mix: a scheme built for deep shots plus a quarterback hunting them too often. Possible Fix: Speed up the reads. Call more quick-game and one-read concepts. Mix in rollouts, including Arch's favorite roll right waggle play. Let Arch build rhythm before chasing chunk plays, just like Quinn did last year. 3. Recruiting & Depth Misses This problem started years ago. Texas has missed on nearly all the Top offensive lineman recruits after the 2022 class. Some examples: John Mills (now Washington’s starting left guard) and Michael Fasusi (now OU's starting LT). The result: thin depth, raw backups, and too much hope in youth. But it’s not just about who we missed — it’s about how we evaluate. As Gerry Hamilton pointed out on the defensive side of the ball, Byron Murphy was a 3-star, undersized recruit who became a first-round NFL pick. The current staff probably wouldn’t have recruited him based on measurables alone. That’s the lesson. Texas doesn’t need more so-called “Big Humans” — we need "TOUGH humans". Guys with a mean streak, an edge, a dog in them. Linemen who finish blocks, not just measure well in spring. Until Texas recruits to that identity relentlessly — we’ll keep ending up with size without bite. Possible Fix: There’s no real in-season fix for this one. Texas needs to hit the portal hard this winter for veteran linemen who can anchor the group right away, and rethink its high school recruiting philosophy — prioritizing tough humans, not just big humans. Hook 'em!

Have a friend that went last year, it’s fine. Nothing special.