The Texas Longhorns fell in the College Football Playoff semifinal for the second consecutive season, but the team remains pleased with head coach Steve Sarkisian. According to college football insider Brett McMurphy of The Action Network, Texas has announced a new contract extension with Sarkisian, who declined interviews with two NFL teams to remain with the Longhorns.
“Steve Sarkisian agrees to contract extension w/Texas after declining interviews w/2 NFL teams, sources said. UT Board of Regents chairman Kevin Eltife & AD Chris Del Conte were key figures in getting the deal done,” McMurphy said in a post on X, previously known as Twitter. He also noted that Sarkisian has led UT to consecutive College Football Playoff semifinal berths and double-digit win seasons for the first time in 17 years. An anonymous source praised Sarkisian’s loyalty, stating, “The fact Sarkisian didn’t take any NFL interviews shows his buy-in & commitment to the University of Texas.”
Sarkisian is set to return next season, with Arch Manning expected to step into the starting quarterback role following the departure of Quinn Ewers. We’ll have to see how next season unfolds for Sarkisian and the Longhorns.
