Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Texas HC Steve Sarkisian says he’s ‘pumped’ for Red River Showdown versus Oklahoma

One of Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian’s top goals is to beat the Oklahoma Sooners, a feat his predecessor Tom Herman only accomplished once in four seasons.

“The idea for us now moving forward is not to get stuck staring at that, but focus on today because today is the most important day for us if we want to go achieve those goals,” Sarkisian said in an interview on The Horn, according to a report in 247Sports. “Through it all, it’s a heck of a rivalry and I’m so pumped to be part of it, but I can’t worry about that game right now. I’ve got to worry about: what are we doing today to make sure we’re putting ourselves in a position to be successful when that moment comes?”

WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

Austin American-Statesman: Golden: Okafor can cap a rough year with another Super Bowl ring

Austin American-Statesman: Texas uses a 19-0 run to blast Texas Tech

247Sports: Morning Brew: Depth chart starting to form on offense?

247Sports: Pass rush ability, elite motor make Joseph Ossai a potential first-round pick

247Sports: Sarkisian ‘pumped to be part of’ Red River Showdown

247Sports: Sarkisian will call plays on offense, but don’t discount Flood’s role

247Sports: Kwiatkowski, defensive coaching staff in a groove Sarkisian likes

247Sports: What is Steve Sarkisian looking for in a quarterback?

247Sports: Sarkisian: ‘We’re in the business right now of developing trust with our players’

247Sports: Sarkisian focused on working smart as he takes over Texas

247Sports: Tight ends looking for new function, purpose under Banks, Sarkisian

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

Longhorns coaching search updates: Hire of Drew Hughes on hold

Texas lands preferred walk ons from Austin Westlake

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

247Sports: The Stampede: High school coaches sound off on Sarkisian and staff

247Sports: Mike at Night: Texas pushing hard for five-star quarterback

Inside Texas: Inside Scoop: Personnel fielding interest, 2021 comes to a close, Bear trap, 2022 recruiting

Inside Texas: Burton: What’s left on the board

Inside Texas: Recruiting Matters: Texas re-offers and new offers

Inside Texas: Nahlin: My covet list for 2022

Inside Texas: Recruiting Matters: Miller, Abor, Erb, and Key

Inside Texas: 2022 LB Trevell Johnson talks about his re-offer

BIG 12 BREAKDOWN

Dallas Morning News: Five biggest subplots to watch in Big 12/SEC challenge: Including an unlikely best matchup

Our Daily Bears: Baylor’s Bench: Another reason the Bears could win a title

Our Daily Bears: Baylor stays perfect with 84-72 win against Auburn

Viva the Matadors: The Red Raiders late charge pushes them past LSU on the road

Frogs O’ War: Earning Their Stripes: TCU Basketball improved, but falls to No. 12 Mizzou, 102-98 in OT

Crimson and Cream Machine: Oklahoma Basketball: Short-handed Sooners stun No. 9 Alabama, 66-61

Cowboys Ride For Free: Recap: the Cowboys fight ‘till the end to beat the Hogs, 81-77

Cowboys Ride For Free: Football Recruiting: OSU lands safety transfer Trey Rucker

The Smoking Musket: West Virginia football future schedules, opponents through 2027

The Smoking Musket: Florida Gators topple West Virginia in Morgantown, 85-80

Bring On The Cats: Almost, but not quite: Texas A&M 68, K-State 61

Rock Chalk Talk: Seven ways to fix KU’s issues

WHAT WE’RE READING

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SB Nation: J.J. Watt out of Houston? Steelers players and fans react, obviously

NEWS ACROSS THE LONGHORN REPUBLIC AND BEYOND

• The Frank Erwin Center is officially open to fans again, albeit in a limited capacity.

• Former Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger lighting it up at the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl.