Steve Sarkisian Sets Record With Four Straight Home Wins
The Texas head coach secured the streak with a victory over No. 7 Ole Miss at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Football
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Texas Longhorns fans witnessed history at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium as head coach Steve Sarkisian secured his fourth consecutive home victory against an AP Top 10-ranked opponent. This latest win came against No. 7 Ole Miss, solidifying a streak of high-stakes successes on home turf.
Why it matters
This run of victories highlights the program's ability to defend its home field against the nation's elite teams, a significant shift in the competitive landscape for Longhorns fans. The momentum now carries over as the team eyes its final two home games of the season.
Steve Sarkisian is the first Texas coach to notch 4 consecutive home wins against AP Top 10-ranked opponents, a streak that includes a 20-point comeback against Ohio State and three close wins over Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, and Texas A&M. The final record for this season remains unknown.
The players
Steve Sarkisian
He is the head coach of the Texas Longhorns football team.
Texas Longhorns
The football team representing the University of Texas at Austin.
The details
The streak began last season with a 34-31 victory over Vanderbilt, followed by a 27-17 win against the Texas A&M Aggies in 2025. This season, the momentum continued with a 24-23 comeback victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes and a 34-27 win against the Ole Miss Rebels. Sarkisian achieved these results entirely within the confines of Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Timeline
Texas defeated Texas A&M at home in 2025.
Texas overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat Ohio State in Week 2 of 2026.
Texas secured the fourth consecutive top-10 home win by defeating Ole Miss in October 2026.
The Texas Context
This run of dominance extends the success the program found in high-profile matchups like the 2025 Texas-Texas A&M regular season game. It confirms a trend of elevated performance at home against nationally ranked programs.
Fans heading to the stadium for the remaining home games against Mississippi State and Arkansas can expect high demand for parking and traffic in the area surrounding the Forty Acres. Ticket holders should plan for typical game-day congestion.
The takeaway
The Longhorns have turned their home stadium into a fortress against the nation's best. Keep an eye on the schedule for the final two home matchups of the season to see if the streak can be extended.
Further reading
You can find more coverage of the team's season performance on our Football page.
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