Urban Meyer: Saturday Is Most Important Game Of Steve Sarkisian's Career

Urban Meyer is officially putting Steve Sarkisian on notice.

After back-to-back years in which Texas has gone from No. 1 to unranked, many are wondering what the future holds for the Longhorns and their head coach if things don’t turn around quickly.

And according to Meyer, Saturday’s game against No. 7 Ole Miss will be the biggest of Sark’s career as far as legacy goes.

Urban Meyer on Week 8 game vs. Ole Miss: ‘This is [Steve Sarkisian’s] Rubicon’

Talking about what’s on the line for Sarkisian against the Rebs on “The Triple Option” podcast, Meyer told Mark Ingram and Rob Stone that there’s a lot riding on this game for Texas’ HC.

“This is the most important game of Steve Sarkisian’s coaching career,” Meyer said. “He’s had a hell of career, but this one is, this one is a Rubicon… if they lose this one, I mean you are in serious trouble. He won’t make the playoff. … I don’t think it’s his job. I think it’s just your legacy, though. You’re the guy that couldn’t get it done at Texas. Because he’s been there, he’s been there.”

After further discussion though, the three-time national champion came around to the idea that Sarkisian could get fired if the Longhorns miss the playoffs for a second straight season.

“Let’s do this. Let’s just [imagine]… if this happens at Ohio State: [You’re] gone. So maybe you’re right,” the former coach said. “Could you imagine losing like that, three games? Who’s it equal to at Texas? So if all the sudden you lose three at Ohio State, I would always say in my mind, if that ever happened… I didn’t think that way, but wow.”

Texas certainly has its back against the wall as it gets set to face arguably the best player in the nation in Rebels QB Trinidad Chambliss.

And Steve Sarkisian has made it clear that he needs to see more from Arch Manning in order for him to remain the team’s starter.

This story was originally published by The Spun on Oct 20, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.