Texas football wasn\u2019t at its best at the time, but nonetheless, the program was once again spoiled at the running back position during the three seasons in which Bijan Robinson racked up video game-like numbers for, at first, former head coach Tom Herman and then Steve Sarkisian during the latter\u2019s first year at the helm for Texas.<\/p>\n
Sarkisian even admits Texas lacked as much in 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ability to make a guy miss in tight quarters in the open field is something we had the luxury of the first few years here,\u201d Sarkisian said, according to Sports Illustrated<\/a>. \u201cWe were very fortunate to have that aspect of our team the first four years here that maybe we didn\u2019t have a year ago.\u201d<\/p>\n And, as Sarkisian noted, that seems liable to change in the coming months.<\/p>\n WHAT THEY\u2019RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS <\/p>\n Dallas Morning News<\/a>: Five things to know about Purdue, Texas\u2019 Sweet 16 opponent in the NCAA Tournament<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Steve Sarkisian tested the Texas Longhorns Tuesday as they learn a new defense. Here\u2019s how<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Errors arise as Texas returns to spring practice after a break<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Texas Football: How to separate real takeaways from spring noise<\/p>\n Inside Texas<\/a>: Steve Sarkisian\u2019s philosophy on explosive plays and turnover margin paint a clear picture on what he values most in college football<\/p>\n ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION <\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Standout 2028 LB Jay Schell recaps first visit to Texas: \u2018It was awesome\u2019<\/p>\n 247Sports<\/a>: Texas commit Easton Royal talks recent visits as SEC battle rages on for Top247 WR<\/p>\n Associated Press<\/a>: Texas, Oklahoma among SEC women\u2019s teams highlighting NCAA Tournament\u2019s Sweet 16 field<\/p>\n Rock M Nation<\/a>: Mizzou adds Baylor edge rusher Kamauryn Morgan from transfer portal<\/p>\n Rocky Top Talk<\/a>: Report: Daevin Hobbs to miss remainder of spring practice<\/p>\n A Sea Of Blue<\/a>: Jason Hart leaving Kentucky basketball for SMU Mustangs<\/p>\n SB Nation<\/a>: 9 North Carolina head coaching options in basketball after Hubert Davis gets fired<\/p>\n