The best way to stop the Longhorns’ Red River stampede would seem to be the departure of Sarkisian. And unless Arch Manning is a bust, 2025 Texas football appears armed for another playoff assault.

Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed on a new contract more than a week after the Longhorns were knocked out of the College Football Playoff, according to media reports. The Action Network first reported the new deal that it said came after Sarkisian declined interviews with two NFL teams for coaching spots.

Texas and football coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed to terms on a contract extension, a source confirmed with the Austin American-Statesman. The news was first reported by the Action Network.

It comes after Sarkisian already agreed to four-year extension in 2024, which bumped his yearly salary to more than $10 million.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns holds the trophy after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils 39-31 during the second overtime in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 01, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Steve Sarkisian parlayed back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances into an extension — and not another job.

Sarkisian recently led the Longhorns to their second consecutive appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Steve Sarkisian is staying in Austin. Following the Texas Longhorn's loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes Irish in the College Football Playoff semifinal, there was

The University of Texas and head football coach Steve Sarkisian have reached an agreement on a contract extension, according to reports.

Texas has agreed to a contract extension with coach Steve Sarkisian after guiding the program to consecutive berths in the College Football Playoff, 247Sports confirmed on Saturda

Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian have a new contract more than a week after the Longhorns were knocked out of the CFP, per media reports.

The NFL interest in Texas coach Steve Sarkisian was "serious enough" that Chris Del Conte didn't waste any time in adding to his contract.