Paul Finebaum Criticizes Steve Sarkisian After Texas Loss to Florida
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum criticized Texas coach Steve Sarkisian for his handling of quarterback Arch Manning and the team's performance following a loss to Florida. Finebaum suggested Sarkisian has created a "mess" with the team.
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, October 18, 2026 —
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum criticized Texas coach Steve Sarkisian over his handling of quarterback Arch Manning and the team’s performance after Texas lost to Florida. Finebaum suggested Sarkisian had created a “mess” with the team.
The available account does not provide Finebaum’s full remarks or specify what aspects of Sarkisian’s handling of Manning he questioned. It also does not detail which parts of the team’s performance drew criticism. No score, game date or further description of the loss was included.
The criticism links two subjects: Sarkisian’s management of Manning and Texas’ play in the game against Florida. However, the account does not say whether Finebaum directly connected the quarterback decision to the team’s performance, or identify a particular decision or incident behind his assessment.
It also does not include a response from Sarkisian, Manning or the Texas program. Without additional details, the precise basis and scope of Finebaum’s comments remain unclear. The information provided establishes that the analyst criticized the coach following the loss, but does not offer enough detail to assess the specific decisions or performances at issue.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Heim on www.mlive.com, see more information here.
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