Sarkisian may feel a bit of dissatisfaction from Texas fans at the moment, many of whom approach the end of 2024 with some unease about the performance of starting quarterback Quinn Ewers and the offense writ large (Texas won 20-10 at 5-5 Arkansas on Saturday). Sarkisian is still well within his rights to offer a jab at his program's detractors.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says he hopes fans appreciate Quinn Ewers and this year's team: 'Don't forget what the last decade looked like,' he said.

Meeting with the media on Monday for the first time in weeks, Texas Longhorns redshirt junior quarterback Quinn Ewers was asked to assess his performance this season. Ewers demurred. “I mean, we’re 9-1,

The Texas Longhorns have been met with uncertainty and doubt this season during a campaign that's featured some ups, downs and zero wins over teams currently in the College Football Playoff Top 25. Questions about the team's legitimacy have flooded from both within and outside the fanbase.