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Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian suggested Ole Miss' academic reputation wasn't as great as the Longhorns'.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian believes that Mississippi has lowered its academic standards to make it a more attractive destination for recruits in the transfer portal.
In an interview with USA Today about the state of college football, Steve Sarkisian discussed academic inequity among colleges.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian made an example of Mississippi's 'basket weaving' course while decrying disparity in academic standards in recruiting:
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian created controversy after mocking Ole Miss academics during a USA Today interview about transfer rules. His comments quickly drew reactions from Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter and coach Jon Sumrall,
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian didn't mince his words when it came to the program standards surrounding his program and others. Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian has never been one to mince words. He has never shied away from calling things like they are ...
Steve Sarkisian gets early-season warning as pressure builds on Texas Longhorns ahead of their 2026 campaign start.
Steve Sarkisian is known as a good offensive coach. His offensive system is the reason why the Longhorns have been one of the best teams in college football over the last few years. Still, he clearly has more to learn, since he hasn’t led Texas to a national championship.
Steve Sarkisian is still miffed that his 9-3 Texas Longhorns did not earn a spot in the 2025 College Football Playoff. Tim Warner / These shots at Ole Miss are really comments on the state of college football coaching.