CJ Vogel

Kaliakmanis had a horrible game vs. Oregon, but otherwise has been a fun QB to follow tbh. They huck it up there.

Good for LJH! Also, all I am trying to do in life is find someone to love me like Sean Payton loves Lil'Jordan Humphrey!

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian speaking on the upcoming meeting with Georgia this Saturday: "It is a heck of an opportunity for our team. it is a heck of a challenge playing at Georgia in a night game," Sarkisian said Wednesday during the SEC Teleconference. "I think Coach Smart and his staff have assembled a tremendous group of players. They are a talented group, and well-coached."

Steve Sarkisian was asked about the possibility of being the second team in the last six years to beat three AP Top 10 teams in a single season, as well as the grind of the leading Texas into the SEC as second year members: "This conference is grueling. You know every year, I think people look at schedules and (say) 'Oh, they got an easy schedule' or 'They got a hard one,' – you don't really know until teams start taking the field and you got to start playing. Teams deal with injuries, some teams don't. Teams fire their coaches, some teams don't. We have had a very challenging slate for sure. Of not only the quality of the opponents that we are playing, but also some of the environments and the road games at night. But I think one thing about our conference that just holds true week in and week out – literally anybody in our conference, it doesn't matter who they are – can beat anybody else in our conference on any given Saturday. And I think that is what makes our conference so difficult. It is not about getting up for one or two games a year, it is not getting up for three top ten matchups or the third one this year, you got to get up for them every single week. Because every team is capable of beating anyone else. And I think that is the toll that it takes when you play in this conference. There is a physical toll that this league takes on your team, but there is also a mental toll and I think that is where the toughness aspect is so critical in the SEC. There is a physical toughness you have to have, but there is a mental toughness you have to have to get yourself prepared to play every single Saturday and to be at your best. Because if you are not, you are going to be in a dog fight trying to find a way to win late. And so, you learn a lot about your team in this league and we have learned a lot about our team. Like I said, it is a great league to be a part of, it is challenging but you have to grow up and have to grow up quickly." Steve Sarkisian on the grind of an SEC schedule on a weekly basis after the addition of Texas and Oklahoma. "Well I think it was very strategic by the SEC – if (they) were going to expand, how were they going to expand? Obviously they went got two great brands that are national brands, but yet are in the southwest and are very influential. But really, nationally for the Southeastern Conference now to expand the way that they did west I think was great for the conference. But you have two national brands, high quality programs that have won a lot of games and championships over the years. But yet, they are two programs that know at the end of the day are going to be good year in and year out. The conference is tough, it is only going to get harder when we go to nine games. It is like 'Holy cow, here we go. We are playing eight now, and now we are going to nine.' So we have to recruit well and keep developing our players because it is hard to keep everybody healthy for that long of a season."

Mad impressive play

Texas would have the best 9–3 resume of anyone. However, you would need certain dominoes to fall to ensure there is enough room for a 3-loss team. No bid stealers can take place, no two big 12 or two ACC spots. OU and Vandy would need to fall again as well.

Kiffin and Sark would be a blast to watch.

I agree with keeping the top 3 the same. Also agree with moving Texas Tech above Ole Miss. Texas sitting in the bracket as things stand currently, obviously plenty to change. But the Longhorns can make a massive statement for their resume with a win this weekend.

1. Ohio State 2. Indiana 3. Texas A&M 4. Alabama 5. Georgia 6. Texas Tech 7. Ole Miss 8. Oregon 9. Notre Dame 10. Texas 11. Oklahoma 12. BYU 13. Utah 14. Vanderbilt 15. Miami 16. Georgia Tech 17. USC 18. Michigan 19 Virginia 20. Louisville 21. Iowa 22. Pitt 23. Tennessee 24. South Florida 25. Cincinnati

Good stuff, Gerry!

Here is Sark speaking on the safeties:

Longhorn DB Health Update *** Sarkisian mentioned on Monday that the Texas safety room was back to strength with the return of Michael Taaffe, Jelani McDonald and Xavier Filsaime on Monday. Texas DBs Michael Taaffe and Xavier Filsaime were both rocking green non-contact jerseys on Tuesday. Jelani McDonald (concussion protocol) had no jersey designation and was a full participant. All three were active participants and as expected, all three are expected to be available on Saturday.

Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. has been named a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award. The Bednarik Award is presented annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football. There are 20 semifinalists across the country at the moment. Hill has a team-high 63 total tackles and three forced fumbles, to go along with 6.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and one interception.

Damage done. Worst trade in the history of sports. At least now the focus can move to Flagg, rather than fixated on getting the GM fired.

Could this finally be the year,,,?

Be better @Joe Zura

Going to need to be a masterful performance from Sark.

That we can all agree with.

It’s heartbre— handbreakingly painful.

They are legit. NFL talent all over that defensive front.

No. 24 Pitt hosts No. 10 Notre Dame this weekend. No. 12 Oklahoma heads to No. 4 Alabama as well. Two really notable games, but of course, basically all moot if Texas doesn't return from Athens with a win.

It's a top 10 matchup in Athens, Georgia on Saturday. A great opportunity for Texas to cause a real stir in the CFP picture while also immediately boosting their playoff resume. While many would argue that the current rankings don't matter – and I would agree with them – that would defeat the purpose of watercooler talk that makes this sport as enjoyable as any during the midweek. Here is how I view the top ten teams in the country entering week 12. **** No. 1 Ohio State (9–0) The team with the fewest flaws in the country is very clearly Ohio State. I don't think it is far-fetched to say this team is better than the team a year ago who won the National Title. Overwhelmingly my title favorite. No. 2 Indiana (10–0) A scare in Happy Valley ended up being a rallying cry for Heismendoza ticket holders everywhere. Indiana pummels inferior opposition, something that should not be overlooked. But a team like Penn State should be a warning sign for why Indiana's Title run will fall short. No. 3 Texas A&M (9–0) Credit to A&M, they have won every game they have played this season. They have ended coaching tenures and look to be breaking the mold of their annual 8–4 run. Still, there are some flaws here. The key to beating Texas A&M is forcing Marcel Reed to read a defense. Against Missouri, only 3 of Reed's 26 pass attempts were beyond 10 yards downfield. It's clear Collin Klein wants to keep everything short and let the most dynamic WR duo work after the catch. No. 4 Alabama (8–1) Alabama is the best team in the SEC for my money's worth, the loss on the sheet obviously negates their ability to jump A&M in the rankings. Ty Simpson is the best quarterback in the conference as well. If there was a concern here, it would be the run game – Alabama doesn't have one. No. 5 Texas Tech (9–1) Hear me out. Tech has the most productive front seven in all of college football with an edge rushing combo that is in the conversation for being the best in the country and a linebacker who is rightfully receiving some Heisman noise. The lone loss came on the road with 0:25 left after starting a backup quarterback. No. 6 Georgia (8–1) The Georgia Bulldogs' identity has shifted rather drastically in 2025. A defense that relies on bending rather than enforcing their will and an offense that is as efficient as anyone in the SEC. Kirby Smart will have some tricks up his sleeve for the Longhorns this weekend, but altogether this is a Georgia team who doesn't mirror those trophy winners of the previous six years. No. 7 Ole Miss (9–1) A tough spot for Ole Miss, because their record and resume probably outweighs the 7th position in the rankings, but that is where things stand when there is a head to head loss to Georgia. Ole Miss plays with its food more than any of the teams ranked ahead of them at the moment, wirtg monitoring with Florida and the Egg Bowl remaning. No. 8 Oregon (8–1) Man, Kinnick Stadium almost claimed another victim on Saturday night. Oregon left a nasty, gross, miserable evening in Iowa with a win after some absolutely dialed throws from Dante Moore to get into field goal range late. No. 9 Notre Dame (7–2) Notre Dame gets the nod over Texas for me for the highest 2-loss team in the country. After two losses by a combined four points in the first two weeks of the season, Notre Dame has won seven straight and boasts one of the most explosive running games in the country. I am using a bit of the eye test with Notre Dame here as well – they have allowed 14 points or more just one since week 3. No. 10 Texas (7–2) And alas, Texas. What a rollercoaster it has been for the Longhorns, from the preseason No. 1 to being unranked and having questions about the quarterback and playcaller needing to be addressed. But back in the top ten and right in the hunt for a Playoff spot. Offensively, the Longhorns are playing their best ball of the season and should be returning two major starters in the back end of the secondary ahead of the Georgia contest this weekend.

2027 LB Taven Epps has decommitted from Texas. Epps committed to Texas back in April, but has decided he will be reevaluating his options moving forward.

Everything is underneath so far for Marcel Reed. That’ll be the key for Texas. Have to tackle in space.