Overview
- Sarkisian opened an SEC coaches teleconference by calling reports of a possible departure “absolutely false,” saying, “I’m not going anywhere,” and stating he has had no discussions with any NFL team or other school.
- Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte brushed off the renewed chatter, replying to Howard’s post on social media with, “This is news to me… Thanks for the insight.”
- The latest speculation traces back to Howard’s social post suggesting a potential mutual parting, which added to weeks of commentary about Sarkisian’s future.
- An October report from The Athletic linking Sarkisian to NFL interest drew immediate denials from his CAA agents Jimmy Sexton and Ed Marynowitz, and Sarkisian later criticized the report’s accuracy.
- Texas is 7-3 and ranked No. 17 in the CFP, with Arkansas up next and No. 3 Texas A&M to close, and Sarkisian is under contract through 2031 with reported 2025 pay of about $10.8 million, which he reinforced by citing deep family ties to the university.