Texas, Vanderbilt and college football playoff
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The Texas Longhorns look to secure their second Top-10 win of the season when they host the Vanderbilt Commodores.
After Arch Manning's concussion at Mississippi State, true freshman quarterback KJ Lacey is now running Texas football's second-team offense.
Sarkisian has been the Longhorns' head coach since 2021. Earlier this year, he extended his contract with UT Austin.
According to reports from NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Sarkisian is "interested" in potential head coach openings in the NFL. Sarkisian is in his fifth season at Texas, bringing the program back to national relevance while posting a 42-19 record and securing two College Football Playoff Semifinal appearances.
Steve Sarkisian led Texas to back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances in 2023 and 2024. But recent success might not be enough to keep the Longhorns coach in Austin.
One of Week 10's most intriguing matchups in college football features No. 9 Vanderbilt taking on No. 20 Texas in a game that could have major playoff implications. Diego Pavia and the Vanderbilt offense face one of their toughest tests against the Texas defense.
After four games away from home in October, the Longhorns are back in Austin and facing a test from No. 9 Vanderbilt.