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Steve Sarkisian Signs Second Extension with Texas Through 2031 After Declining NFL Interviews, Includes Raise

Jan 18, 2025, 09:21 PM

Steve Sarkisian, head coach of the University of Texas football team, has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Longhorns through the 2031 season. This marks the second extension for Sarkisian, following a four-year extension in 2024 that increased his salary to over $10 million annually. The new seven-year deal comes after Sarkisian declined interviews with two NFL teams, demonstrating his commitment to the university. The extension includes a raise, positioning Sarkisian among the highest-paid coaches in college football. Under his leadership, Texas has achieved back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances, with back-to-back 12-win seasons, culminating in a 28-14 loss to Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl Classic. Sarkisian's record at Texas stands at 38-17 over four seasons, with the team reaching the playoffs in the past two years. Sarkisian also brings NFL experience, having served as a quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator.