Texas coach Steve Sarkisian's awkward ESPN interview divides internet during team's win over Ohio State
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Key Points:
- Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian experienced a challenging night as his team overcame a 23-3 deficit to defeat Ohio State 24-23 in a dramatic comeback.
- Sarkisian appeared frustrated during halftime and postgame interviews, declining the halftime interview after waiting through technical issues and giving only brief postgame comments before quickly leaving.
- ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge clarified that Sarkisian was patient during the technical delays and apologized for declining the halftime interview, with ESPN also issuing an apology to him.
- Key players for Texas included Arch Manning, who threw for 195 yards and a touchdown, and Hollywood Smothers, who scored twice and rushed for 74 yards.
- Ohio State’s quarterback Julian Sayin passed for 278 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while Jeremiah Smith caught eight passes for 164 yards and a touchdown.
