Overview
- Sarkisian said he has had no discussions with his agent, the university, other colleges or any NFL team about leaving, calling the speculation "absolutely false and untrue."
- He asserted rival programs have used the noise to tamper with current Longhorns, calling tampering a major problem as the transfer portal remains closed until Jan. 2.
- The coach aimed pointed remarks at media commentators, referencing Desmond Howard’s viral video and telling pundits to "think about something else" when taking out the trash.
- Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte dismissed the chatter, responding to Howard’s post with, "This is news to me. Thanks for the insight."
- Reports last month from The Athletic said representatives signaled Sarkisian’s interest in potential NFL openings, including the Titans, a claim the coach and his camp have disputed.