“Thank yall”: Steve Sarkisian’s wife Loreal Sarkisian expresses gratitude over love showered by fans

Steve Sarkisian led Texas to an emphatic 31-12 win against defending champions Michigan on the road in Ann Arbor on Saturday. Sarkisian's wife, Loreal Sarkisian, took time out to appreciate fans for the support.

In an Instagram story on Sunday, Loreal wrote a short message to fans, thanking them for the role they played in the win.

She wrote:

“...thank yall, ...love yall, …mean it!”

Credit: Loreal Sarkisian's Instagram

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Steve Sarkisian enjoys the Michigan win

The win against Michigan on Saturday was pleasing to Steve Sarkisian just as it was for Longhorns nation.

In his postgame press conference on Saturday, Sarkisian noted that his team controlled the game throughout, which enabled them to execute their playing style seamlessly.

"There's nothing better than going on the road and when you have great composure and you can play that way because that's a way to kind of take over a game and you can start to eliminate a crowd, and then that fuels what we're doing," Sarkisian said.

"When we can go in with the right mentality and we can embrace the challenge but also keep our mental intensity, but there's that fine line of not crossing over, still staying poised and composed, and I thought we were able to do that.”

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Steve Sarkisian happy with the new mentality at Texas

Steve Sarkisian has reshaped the culture and mentality in the Forty Acres. Despite the immense pressure placed on the team heading into Ann Arbor, the coach noted that their prior experience in high-stakes situations has strengthened their mindset.

"We've gone into Tuscaloosa and played and won,” Sarkisian said after the game. “We've played in a Big 12 Championship game, we've played in the College Football Playoff.

“None of the moments should feel too big for us anymore. That's just what I commend them for in the locker room. This is who we are. This is how we know how to play."

Following the Longhorns' outing in the Big House on Saturday, the general belief in the college football world is that they are a legitimate national championship contender. The team appeared in the College Football Playoff last season and has a real chance to win it this season.