Alright, so get this: it’s 2026, and we’re seeing Texas, *TEXAS*, flat-out admitting they’re scared to play Notre Dame. Can you even believe it? The College Football Playoff has become this all-consuming monster in the sport, driving programs to do some seriously stupid things. Everyone’s to blame for making the CFP bigger than the actual season, from the conferences to the fans. I get loving the playoff, but come on, it shouldn’t overshadow the entire year.
Sarkisian’s Cowardly Stance Is Killing Texas Toughness
This is where the “New Age Cowards” come in, because Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian is making it perfectly clear: he’s skittish about playing Notre Dame on a future schedule. He’s not even puffing his chest out. He’s saying they need to know there won’t be any “consequences” if they put Notre Dame on the schedule. Consequences? For playing a game? Seriously?
I thought Texas was home to all these tough people, doing tough things in tough conditions. The whole “you don’t know nothing about being tough cuz you ain’t from Texas” vibe? Apparently, that isn’t the case anymore. Texas is now as tough as California, and honestly, we should remind them of that every chance we get.
This Is the Problem With College Football Right Now
It’s 2026, and we’ve hit a new low. Sarkisian can’t make an argument here that doesn’t make him look like a coward. Maybe he just needs to jump on the line with Lincoln Riley for some moral support, right? Who knew the testosterone levels of both Texas and Southern Cal would be exactly the same?
If programs are going to start dodging major opponents because they’re worried about how it affects their playoff chances, then what are we even doing? The sport thrives on these big matchups. This kind of fear-based scheduling is going to shape the game moving forward, and it’s not a great look for the future of college football.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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