During halftime, both head coaches shared their insights on the game so far. Texas' Steve Sarkisian expressed satisfaction with the Longhorns' offensive performance in the first half. He highlighted the importance of achieving balance in their gameplay, emphasizing the early success of their running game and the ability to make big plays in the passing game.
On the other side, Clemson's Dabo Swinney acknowledged the challenges his team was facing defensively. Swinney admitted that they were struggling to contain the opposing team's offense and emphasized the need for adjustments in the second half. Despite forcing a couple of turnovers, Swinney recognized the inconsistency in their defensive performance, describing it as 'feast or famine' and indicating the urgency to address the issue.
