# REACTION: Steve Sarkisian CRUSHED His SEC Media Days Presser - Biggest Takeaways | Texas Football

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Published: 2026-07-23T21:32:30+00:00
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Texas Longhorns land a shock roster boost as 5-star cornerback John Meredith III reclassifies to 2026 and joins the team early, shaking up the defensive backfield. Steve Sarkisian drops this bombshell at SEC Media Days, while also spotlighting critical fixes for penalties and an overhaul to the run game following last season’s struggles. With newcomers like Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers in the backfield and Cam Coleman out wide, could explosive plays become Texas’ new identity? BK, Brad Kellner breaks down Sarkisian’s vision for a revamped culture and details the challenge of blending 47 new players—including key portal additions—into a championship-caliber unit. Highlights include insights on Arch Manning’s growth, Will Muschamp’s aggressive defensive philosophy, and how marquee non-conference showdowns with Ohio State and Michigan could make or break Texas’ playoff ambitions. Can this loaded roster deliver on “championship or bust” expectations heading into the SEC gauntlet? Thanks for tuning in! Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Hook 'Em! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join our Longhorns' community: https://lockedonlonghorns.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLonghorns?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hour…

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