Sarkisian Nears Contract Extension with Texas, Quashing Alabama Speculation

The Texas Longhorns coach reaffirms commitment to the team, leading to significant improvements and ending rumors of a move to Alabama.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is nearing a contract extension with a raise, keeping him at Texas amid interest from Alabama.
Sarkisian, a former Alabama assistant, led Texas to their first conference championship since 2009, a 12-2 record and a berth in the College Football Playoff.
Despite rumors linking him to Alabama following Nick Saban's retirement, Sarkisian reaffirmed his commitment to Texas, with the school posting a video captioned 'Just getting started'.
Sarkisian's initial Texas contract was a six-year deal scheduled to run through the 2026 season, with a base salary of $5.6 million in 2023.
Under Sarkisian's leadership, Texas has seen significant improvements, signing three consecutive top-five recruiting classes and achieving its best trajectory in over a decade.