LIVE COVERAGE: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian takes SEC Media Days stage

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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian will be the final contingent to take the stage at this week's SEC Media Days. The four-day event in Tampa, Florida serves as the unofficial start of the 2026 season.

Sark will be joined by quarterback Arch Manning, offensive tackle Trevor Goosby and defensive end Colin Simmons. Manning will be a big focus of the gathered media. The SEC third generation legacy quarterback will be one of the league's biggest stories, win or lose, until me moves onto the NFL.

SEC breakaway talk will surely come up during Sarkisian's time on stage. Sark has previously hinted at the possibility. The southern media will mostly likely ask the Longhorns coach about his Ole Miss comments. Many conference media members speculated that Sarkisian might get fined by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey.

The good news for Longhorns fans is you don't have to be in Tampa or wait for quotes online. Follow along right here:

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's introduction​

• One thing the commissioner pointed out was that Sark is a big soccer fan and was locked in on the World Cup.

Sark Takes the Stage​

• Sark is wearing a bronze colored suit and a burnt orange tie.
• Sark opened with "Best for last. Right? I'll make it brief. Nah, Just kidding."

Thanks You, Thank You​

• Sark thanked commissioner Sankey, the UT leadership group, his staff and the fans.

Sark is Proud of the 2025 season​

• Sark: "You know, Commissioner Sankey touched on a few things and a few stats that I'm really proud of our organization and our program and what we've been able to accomplish. Last season alone, we beat three Top 10 teams. In a down year. The last two years, we've beaten 10 Top 25 ranked teams. Which is more than any other school in the country. I believe it's 14 wins over To 25 teams over the last three years. And so, there's a lot to be proud of for us at the University of Texas.

When are Texas Longhorns at SEC Media Days?​

• Day: Thursday, July 22, 2026
• Time: 1:55 p.m. CT
• Location: Tampa, Florida
• Venue: JW Marriott and Tampa Marriott Water Street

What channel is Texas Longhorns at SEC Media Days on?​

• Channel: SEC Network
• Streaming: ESPN+ | Fubo (free trial)

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