Emmanuel Acho has a lot of confidence in Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns being the best team in the country as they get through the ups and downs of the 2026 campaign.

Texas got off to a promising start, winning its first four games and rising to No. 1 of the AP Top 25. They have since lost two consecutive games against Oklahoma and Florida in collapsing fashion, free falling down to 19th in the latest rankings.

Acho watched Texas' latest contest against Ole Miss on Saturday. Seeing how the Longhorns returned to solid form against one of the best teams in the country, the sports personality had a bold take regarding the Longhorns' talent against the best.

“If every college football team in the Nation is at their best, @TexasFootball is the best team in the nation,” Acho wrote.

If every college football team in the Nation is at their best, @TexasFootball is the best team in the nation. pic.twitter.com/hYAHAtCWJn

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) October 25, 2026

How Steve Sarkisian, Texas performed against Ole Miss

Steve Sarkisian and Texas made their way back to the win column. They picked up a valuable 34-27 win over the No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels. Their standing in the AP Top 25 will improve after stunning one of the best SEC squads in the country.

Texas did most of its damage in the first half, boasting a 24-3 lead at halftime. Ole Miss attempted a rally with 24 points in the second half, but the Longhorns made enough plays down the stretch to stop the collapse from happening for the third consecutive game.

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Arch Manning racked up multiple touchdowns to his name as he gets back on track. He completed 18 out of 30 passes for 212 yards and a touchdown and two interceptions while rushing eight times for two yards and two touchdowns.

Raleek Brown commanded the run game with 23 carries for 157 yards. As for the receivers, Ryan Wingo topped the group with seven catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.

The No. 19 Longhorns will look forward to their next matchup, remaining at home. They host the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Week 9 as kickoff commences on Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET.