A week after losing to Oklahoma as the No. 1 team in the country, Texas lost at home to Florida as the No. 7 team in the nation.

Quarterback Arch Manning struggled at the end of the game against the Sooners, throwing two interceptions in the fourth quarter. Those struggles carried over on Saturday.

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He didn’t see the field well and fumbled at the end of the game, helping the Gators pull off the upset.

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum watched how it all played out and went after Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian on The Matt Barrie Show for the way that Manning has played.

Finebaum’s comments

Paul Finebaum, radio and ESPN television personality, gets ready to speak on television near activities outside the Superdome,

Paul Finebaum, radio and ESPN television personality, gets ready to speak on television near activities outside the Superdome, before of the College Football Playoff National Championship game in New Orleans Monday, January 13, 2020. Pregame Fans Clemson Lsu Football Cfp National Championship New Orleans Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

“I have no earthly idea what Steve Sarkisian is doing. I think we all agree that he shouldn’t be calling the plays,” Finebaum said. “There’s too many other things going on on that sideline that are distracting. He has made an absolute mess out of the most talented team in the country. I’ll wait a week before we make any declarations because they have the capability to beat anyone as we know, but what a disaster.”

“The absolute arrogance of Sarkisian to crack back at people like me and others who dared to criticize Arch Manning with the idiotic take of the year that if his name was Joe Smith, you would be praising him. His name is Arch Manning. It always has been and I’m beginning to wonder if Arch Manning should even start against Ole Miss. I know he will and he’s capable of leading them to a win, but I blame Sarkisian for every aspect of this.”

Texas will return to the field next Saturday at home against Ole Miss. Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. ET.

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Source: Yahoo Sports