Texas Longhorns sit at 4-2 after back-to-back losses to unranked Oklahoma and Florida, falling from No. 1 in the AP poll following a strong 4-0 start that included a signature home win over then-No. 1 Ohio State. Quarterback Arch Manning has shown inconsistency with turnovers and protection issues, prompting coach Steve Sarkisian to signal evaluations across the offense. The defense remains a strength, but special teams and run-game execution have faltered. Six regular-season games remain against a demanding SEC slate featuring ranked opponents Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, LSU, and Texas A&M, plus Arkansas, testing depth, health (notably edge rusher Colin Simmons), and resilience amid playoff implications.