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Brian Schottenheimer is mentoring Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian as they prepare for the upcoming postseason with the Dallas Cowboys. Sarkisian values Schottenheimer's insights on offensive strategies.
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Head coach Brian Schottenheimer is preparing for what he hopes will be a strong postseason push with the Dallas Cowboys after the team missed the playoffs last season. Despite the disappointing overall results last season, Schottenheimerâs impact on the offensive side of the ball remained one of the brighter spots.
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian opened up about the network of NFL coaches he regularly turns to to sharpen his coaching approach, and Schottenheimerâs name was on the list.
âI love the Xs and Os aspect of it, and Iâve got a lot of great friends that I try to tap into and meet with,â Sarkisian said in a conversation on Josh Pateâs âJosh Pateâs College Football Showâ this week. âIn the month of May, thatâs a lot of what I do, with guys in the NFL. It might be one play that Iâm going to go and visit Sean McVay about, or a Kyle Shanahan, or a Brian Schottenheimer, but that partâs important.â
Schottenheimer has earned respect as a consistent offensive strategist in Dallas, helping keep the Cowboysâ attack among the leagueâs more productive units in scoring and passing efficiency. With quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver expected to remain big pieces of the offense, the Cowboysâ passing game is still seen as a huge strength heading into the new season.
Brian Schottenheimer provides insights on offensive strategies that Steve Sarkisian incorporates into his coaching approach.
Brian Schottenheimer serves as the offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, aiming for a strong postseason after last season's disappointment.
Steve Sarkisian consults NFL coaches to enhance his coaching techniques and gain new perspectives on offensive plays.
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Schottenheimerâs offseason focus is also expected to include addressing the Cowboysâ defense, which struggled in 2025 and ranked near the bottom of the league.
Meanwhile, Sarkisianâs interest in NFL concepts comes as he looks for ways to elevate Texasâ offensive output. The Longhorns averaged just 30.5 points per game last season and finished 41st nationally in scoring.