After a disappointing 5-7 record last season, Texas is hoping Steve Sarkisian can right the ship in his second year with the program.
Rome wasn’t built in one day, and it will take time for Sarkisian to revamp the roster. The attrition from Tom Herman’s 2018 and 2019 recruiting classes has played a big role in Texas’ recent struggles, but the roster is still talented enough to compete in the Big 12.
Sarkisian will need to show significant improvement with production on the field in 2022. While it’s not a championship or bust mentality yet, a solid season with fewer than four losses would be considered a step in the right direction.
The 2022 recruiting class was ranked No. 5 in the country, and the Longhorns landed several talented transfers who are expected to compete for a starting role immediately.
As always, expectations are sky high surrounding Texas football this offseason. As we inch closer to Sarkisian’s second season in Austin, let’s take a look at how the last five head coaches fared in Year 2.
David McWilliams
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McWilliams’ second year with the program: 1988
Record: 4-7
John Mackovic
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Mackovic’s second year with the program: 1993
Record: 5-5-1
Mack Brown
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Brown’s second year with Texas: 1999
Record: 9-5
Charlie Strong
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Strong’s second year with the program: 2015
Record: 5-7
Tom Herman
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Herman’s second year with the program: 2018
Record: 10-4
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