Steve Sarkisian had spectacular quote about his risky decision
Texas rallied from a 23-3 deficit and won on a late stop, while Steve Sarkisian’s brief postgame interview drew widespread reaction.
- On Saturday, the Texas Longhorns completed a 24-23 comeback victory over Ohio State at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, but head coach Steve Sarkisian immediately cut short a live ESPN interview with sideline reporter Holly Rowe.
- Persistent technical difficulties with the ESPN broadcast on the field contributed to Sarkisian's abrupt departure, according to a Texas spokesperson. The coach walked away while Rowe attempted to question him, briefly shouting 'Texas fight!' to the crowd.
- Tensions escalated after a similar incident at halftime when Sarkisian left an interview with reporter Laura Rutledge. Rutledge later clarified on air that ESPN, not the coach, bore responsibility for the technical delays.
- Fans and media debated the interaction, which became a viral talking point. While some supporters defended Sarkisian's behavior as an emotional reaction to the win, others criticized the exit as dismissive toward Rowe.
- Quarterback Arch Manning orchestrated the turnaround, finishing with 196 passing yards and completing 11 of his final 15 attempts. Hollywood Smothers scored the decisive one-yard touchdown with 25 seconds remaining, moving Texas to 2-0.
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