# Brian Kelly pins blame for Texas’ offensive struggles on coach Steve Sarkisian, not Arch Manning

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/brian-kelly-pins-blame-for-texas-offensive-struggles-on-coach-steve-sarkisian-not-arch-manning/
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:14:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T05:26:14+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/brian-kelly-pins-blame-texas-offensive-struggles-coach-steve-sarkisian-not-arch-manning
- Topics: Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Brian Kelly puts Texas’ offensive problems on Steve Sarkisian.
- He recommends a simpler plan suited to Arch Manning.
- Texas lost 27-24 to Florida and faces Ole Miss next.

## Summary

Texas has lost consecutive games after rising to No. 1 nationally, putting its College Football Playoff hopes under pressure. Former coach Brian Kelly says responsibility for the offence’s struggles rests mainly with head coach Steve Sarkisian, the play caller, rather than quarterback Arch Manning.

Kelly says Sarkisian may need to tailor the game plan to Manning’s strengths, including improving accuracy and supporting him with a more effective running game. Manning ranks 10th among SEC quarterbacks in completion percentage at 63.9%, 12th in passing yards with 1,295, and ninth in touchdown passes with 11. Texas ran for 99 yards in a 27-24 home defeat by Florida; its next game is against No. 7 Ole Miss, followed by road fixtures against Missouri and LSU.

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