Texas Offense vs. The Blitz: What Needs to Change

Jeff Howe and CJ Vogel break down four plays that reveal how Texas can protect Arch Manning and punish defenses for blitzing. From quick throws to Jermaine Bishop and Derrek Cooper to a one-on-one shot for Cam Coleman and Emmett Mosley’s motion creating space for Ryan Wingo, the Longhorns already possess answers capable of keeping the offense ahead of the chains. The urgency is growing with Brent Venables and Oklahoma approaching. Manning’s pressure-to-sack rate has climbed from 13.3 percent last season to 23.3 percent in 2026—and reached a troubling 43 percent against Tennessee. Can Steve Sarkisian build more hot routes and quick decisions into the offense before the Sooners unleash another wave of pressure? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.