What happened: Texas fell to Oklahoma and Florida by identical 27-24 scores after opening as the nation's No. 1 team. Texas led Florida 17-3 before finishing with 272 yards, with Arch Manning at 14-of-20 for 173 yards and a touchdown plus a late fourth-quarter fumble.

Why it matters: Texas reached the College Football Playoff semifinals in 2023 and 2024 and opened this season with a win over then-No. 1 Ohio State, raising the stakes of the slide. Sarkisian signed an extension in 2025 through 2031 carrying an approximate $50.15 million dismissal figure at 85% of the remaining balance.

What to watch: No. 7 Ole Miss visits Austin on Saturday before trips to Missouri and LSU. Texas closes the regular season at Texas A&M on Nov. 27.