A week down, and the wounds are still as good as new for Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns. It’s hard not to feel that sting when looking back at the close 14-7 loss to Ohio State. The Buckeyes, known for their sharp discipline, made very few mistakes, just two penalties and zero turnovers. On the other side, Texas racked up six penalties totaling 50 yards. And those penalties came at the worst possible moments. Right tackle Brandon Baker quickly became an unintentional headline. Officials flagged him twice for false starts at moments when Texas desperately needed to keep its momentum.

The 3rd-and-5 false starts felt like endless setbacks, turning manageable situations into mountain climbs. His misstep on a late fourth down, moving inside and missing his block, left quarterback Arch M

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