Steve Sarkisian Faces a Different Challenge as Texas Begins Fall Camp

Texas begins fall camp in 2026 with quarterback Arch Manning at the center of a roster that Steve Sarkisian believes has a chance to bounce back after a 9-3 regular season and a miss of the College Football Playoff. Although Texas entered last season as the top-ranked team in the Preseason AP Poll, it finished short of its goals. For 2026, Sarkisian’s offseason additions include Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman, Wake Forest wideout Sterling Berkhalter, and running backs acquired via the transfer portal, Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers. Texas is also expected to lean on key returners such as left tackle Trevor Goosby and safety Jelani McDonald.