Loreal Sarkisian had plenty of attention on the Texas sideline Saturday, and this time it wasn’t just because she was there to support Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns.
The fashion stylist, who has become a regular part of Texas game days with her bold looks, showed up for the Red River Rivalry in a couture cowgirl outfit that turned heads. She wore a burnt orange top with leather pants, and the full setup was the kind of sideline fit that doesn’t blend into the background.
She also detailed the look in her post, giving credit to the designers and pieces behind it: “Pants: Schiaparelli Fall/Winter 2025-26 Runway. Belt: Schiaparelli.
Top: Hervé Léger - Burnt Orange. Footwear: Christian Louboutin Stiletto Booties.
Jewelry: Korman Fine Jewelry - Custom Mosaic Horseshoe Necklace. Sunglasses: Jacques Marie Mage.
Styling: Loreal Sarkisian.”
The outfit drew enough attention to earn a special shoutout from ESPN’s broadcast, and Loreal made sure to respond to that as well. “Texas roots, Parisian runway.
🤠🧡 A little Western spirit meets Schiaparelli, courtesy of fellow Texan Daniel Roseberry. Bringing it all back home for the Red River Rivalry.
Hook ’em! 🤘🏽 📣 Shoutout to ESPN - Thank you ❤️,” she wrote.
Her look may have owned the moment on the sideline, but it didn’t change the result on the field. Texas, ranked No. 1, was stunned by an unranked Oklahoma team, falling 27-24 in what went down as the Longhorns’ first loss of the 2026 season.
Still, the setback came early enough for Texas to keep its bigger goals in view.
Earlier this stretch, Loreal and Steve Sarkisian’s personal life had gone through a rough patch when they filed for divorce in July 2024. They later reconciled before welcoming a baby boy, Xolo, in April 2025. Since then, the source says they have never been stronger than ever.
In Other News...
Florida Just Got A Needed Recruiting Boost After That Ugly Loss
Floridas Week 6 loss to South Carolina stung on the field, but the Gators needed something positive quickly and got it on the recruiting trail. Five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, the No. 1 receiver in the 2027 class, flipped his commitment from Texas to Florida shortly after the defeat, giving the program a jolt at a time when the margin for good news felt pretty thin.
Royals decision matters beyond the headline because he is one of the most coveted prospects in the country and is expected to wrap up his recruitment soon. For Texas, it is a notable miss in a class that had been building momentum, while Florida gets a major boost as it tries to steady itself after slipping to 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the SEC. [Read more 🡒]
Texas Has A Discipline Problem Sarkisian Can't Ignore
The loss to Oklahoma brought Texas back to a familiar and frustrating theme: the Longhorns again hurt themselves with flags at the worst possible moments. They were penalized eight times for 61 yards, and the numbers fit the broader concern Steve Sarkisian has been trying to push to the front of the conversation. Even with a modest dip in penalties per game from last season, the Longhorns have not shaken the kind of mistakes that can swing a tight rivalry game.
Sarkisian has already pointed to penalties as the biggest issue the staff has to clean up, and he described the problem as a mix of effort-based plays and mental miscues. That makes the fix harder than simply preaching discipline in practice, because the issue is not coming from one place or one player group. Texas can outplay an opponent in stretches and still leave the door open if it keeps layering avoidable mistakes on top of itself. [Read more 🡒]
Texas Must Fix One Frustrating Problem After Red River Loss
The Red River loss left Texas with more than a blemish in the rivalry column. It also put a spotlight on the kind of offensive inconsistency that has followed the Longhorns at times this season, even with plenty of individual talent on the roster. Senior offensive lineman Trevor Goosby and coach Steve Sarkisian both pointed to the same basic task afterward: put the disappointment behind them and get the unit executing better.
Sarkisian also owned the responsibility for the offenses struggles, a notable admission from a coach who knows the standard in Austin does not leave much room for uneven Saturdays. The Longhorns have shown enough ability to suggest the ceiling is still there, but the next stretch will be about turning that talent into steadier production. For Texas, the frustration is not just the loss itself, but the feeling that the offense still has to prove it can hold up when the stage gets biggest. [Read more 🡒]