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Sarkisian Optimistic for High-Profile Citrus Bowl Showdown

12/31/2025

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Sarkisian Optimistic Ahead

Steve Sarkisian, the Texas Longhorns' head coach, expressed optimism about the Citrus Bowl against Michigan despite the team's absence from the College Football Playoff.
He expects high Citrus Bowl viewership.
Sarkisian notes that the Citrus Bowl history shows large audiences from iconic teams.
The College Football Playoff quarterfinals pair Ohio State with Miami and Alabama with Indiana, as teams seek to reverse last year's bye-loss trend.

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Sarkisian Advocates Regulation

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian says the college football landscape lacks regulation for player agents and calls for a certification process similar to the National Football League (NFL).
As Texas prepares for the Citrus Bowl against Michigan, the team is facing roster changes after losing key players to the transfer portal and the NFL Draft.
Sarkisian emphasizes balancing team needs with financial constraints in this evolving environment.

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Sarkisian Optimistic Ahead

Steve Sarkisian, the Texas Longhorns' head coach, expressed optimism about the Citrus Bowl against Michigan despite the team's absence from the College Football Playoff.
He expects high Citrus Bowl viewership.
Sarkisian notes that the Citrus Bowl history shows large audiences from iconic teams.
The College Football Playoff quarterfinals pair Ohio State with Miami and Alabama with Indiana, as teams seek to reverse last year's bye-loss trend.

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