Sarkisian Says Ohio State Should Be Rewarded for Scheduling Texas
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised Ohio State's willingness to play a marquee nonconference matchup after the Longhorns' comeback win over the then-No. 1 Buckeyes.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Ohio State should be rewarded for agreeing to play a high-profile nonconference game against the Longhorns, according to ESPN.
The comments came after Texas defeated then-No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in a comeback victory, ESPN reported.
Sarkisian's remarks pointed to the broader debate over how strength of schedule and marquee nonconference matchups should factor into postseason consideration for teams, ESPN said.
Further details about the game and Sarkisian's full comments were not included in the available excerpt.
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