Steve Sarkisian sent his streak to overtime in the College Football Playoff semifinals, but it wasn't just another job.
The Texas head coach has reportedly agreed to a contract after receiving strong interest from the NFL. The contract extension will keep him in Austin..
According to multiple reports, his contract will take an additional year through the 2031 season.
ESPN's Pete Thamel reports. The agreement includes a “significant” pay raise that would make him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.
Sarkisian may have received legitimate interest from the NFL after two 10-win seasons and a loss to Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
According to Action NetworkSarkisian declined to meet with two NFL teams and did not formally meet with any of them.
“The fact that Sarkisian was not interviewed by the NFL shows his buy-in and dedication to the University of Texas,” a source told Action Network.
It's unclear which team wanted to meet with Sarkisian, and an interview with the Cowboys would have posed an interesting dilemma for Texas football fans.
In any case, he apparently decided his future was brighter with Arch Manning, who would replace Quinn Ewers when the latter entered the draft.
Sarkisian, known as an offensive guru, also has NFL experience as quarterbacks coach for the Raiders and offensive coordinator for the Falcons.
However, Texas has a 38-17 record during his tenure and will be returning for his fifth season.
