Is this the solution to the offense?

[OTFBrandon]

Okay obviously this Texas offense has been putrid to say the least. Im going to give a couple of my takes on what Steve Sarkisian can do to save this season because all hope isn't loss yet.

1. Start seriously considering a QB change. 

• Of course Arch has been playing a really bad brand of football these past two weeks, but I can't quite give up just yet on a quarterback as talented as him. 
• I'd start him this next game against Ole Miss for this reason, I just think it'd be unrealistic and unfair to put KJ Lacey in a situation where he has to come in and be the saving grace of this offense, it's what the fans thought Arch would do in 2024 and obviously those expectations were too much for him. Of course if Manning is still not making the easy decisions in the first half, which is my third reasoning to fix this offense, then its time to put in KJ before the game is already lost.

     2.  Change the play caller 

• Sure this is a big radical change, especially in the middle of the season, but this is the main thing that needs to happen regardless who the quarterbak is.
• Whoever would take on this dauting role, whether that be Milwee, or Flood, or even Chris Jackson, they need to recognize that there is a whole lot of problems right now than just Arch Manning. 
• At this moment in time, Steve Sarkisian's offense has been way too predictable at times, leading to a whole bunch of inconsistencies and three-and-outs. A new change in scenerey is needed.

   3. Change the idenity of the offense

• Right now Texas needs to quit running its "ideal" offense and run what works for them.
• No longer should every pass play be for big game hunting. They need more quick and easy throws, like a slant or some shallow crosses and spread the defense out. 
• The run game needs to be simplified down to what they have been having succes with. This includes forcing Arch to run the ball and get him out of the funk he's in right now of holding onto the ball for way too long. 
• Our players need to be utilized at what they do best. For example, this recieving core reminds me a lot of the '23 class, and in that class each reciver had its role. There should be no excuse on why the pass game shouldn't be at its full potential. You have the best 50/50 ball reciever in the country, but never scheme him one on one shot plays down the sideline. You have not one, but two electric recivers in Bishop and Wingo, and yet, not enough plays are called for them to go out and spread the defense out with their speed. Lastly, you have a great physical blocking reciever, who doubles as probably the guy with the best hands on this team. Use him as your safety valve always. 
• Finally my last thing about changing this offense, Texas desperatley needs to utilize their tight-ends. What they're doing to help right now is almost nothing.

   4. Start holding the offensive line accountable for their poor play

• The lines poor play has been a really big reason on why Texas doesnt have a run game right now, and worse why Arch isn't able to have time to progress through his reads. (Obviously when he does, hes still not making the right decision but poor oline play isn't helping.)
• It's time to hold Kyle Flood accoutable for his coaching. If Texas goes out next week with a way more simplified offense, and the line still isn't giving any push, then coaching might needed to be reassessed.
• Reevluate personnel. Our right side of the line just isnt doing a good enough job. That needs to change. 

Of course the main goal isn't to protect Arch, or Sark, or Kyle Flood's offensive line, its to make sure Texas is winning football games. If in the next couple of games nothing changes, it's time for change to come into this program. My priority order: play-calling first, offensive identity second, quarterback change if necessary. 

[charlie990]

If they weren’t gonna change all that before the OU game with the bye week or Florida game they aren’t changing much this week

[TexasOnTop]

I just wanna know what happened to the creativity in offense. What happened to the misdirection and trick plays we used to see every game?

[HawkDriver]

Defensive coaches neutralize all of that, simply cave the oline in, overload pressure, watch it fall apart

[MBHORNSFAN]

I'm past changing the chairs on the titanic. It's over.   

[krzy4ut]

A culture of mental toughness anchored by a physical, tough OL is always the starting point for any team.  Same for DL is just as important. Texas doesn't have that because that isnt Sark.  Never has been.  Flood has been mediocre without Saban's 5 star OL.