Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian had interest from NFL teams wanting to fill head coaching positions, but it appears that his heart is focused on establishing something in Austin.
According to Bret McMurphy of The Action Network, Sarkisian has agreed to a contract extension with the program after declining interviews with two NFL teams. According to one source, the school appreciated Sarkisian’s decision to decline NFL interview invitations as a demonstration of his devotion to the Longhorns. According to the report, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte and Board of Regents chairman Kevin Eltife played key roles in finalizing the agreement.
Sarkisian has been with the program for four years, guiding it to two consecutive College Football Playoff semifinals. The Longhorns are 38-17 under Sarkisian and 25-5 over the last two seasons.
Sarkisian had several years left on his current contract with Texas, which stretched until the 2030 season and earned him more over $10 million every year. The terms of his new contract were not disclosed, but he was already the third-highest paid coach in the sport. It’s probable that his new contract would push him beyond Kirby Smart, who earns $13.2 million per year at Georgia, to become college football’s highest-paid coach.
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