AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — 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. ESPN reported Saturday that the deal for the 50-year-old Sarkisian is for seven years. Under Sarkisian, the Lon…

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — 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.

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Steve Sarkisian parlayed back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances into an extension — and not another job. The Texas head coach has reportedly stiff-armed interest from the NFL and agreed on a contract extension that will keep him in Austin.

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Steve Sarkisian is staying in school, reportedly turning down NFL interest to agree to a seven-year extension with Texas.

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After reportedly turning down interviews with two NFL teams regarding their coaching vacancies, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian agreed to a new seven-year deal, ESPN reported on Saturday. Per ESPN’s report, the deal tacks on another year to Sarkisian’s existing contract and ensures he will be among college football’s highest-paid coaches. The Action Network was first to report on the contract agreement and also reported that the Longhorns coach decl…

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Steve Sarkisian agreed to a new contract extension with Texas after declining multiple NFL interviews, according to Action Network's Brett McMurphy.

Texas, Steve Sarkisian agree to contract extension after turning down multiple NFL interviews

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the NFL coaching carousel spinning, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian reportedly received interest from multiple teams, leading to a contract extension Saturday. The Action Network's Brett McMurphy reported that Sarkisian declined two interviews with NFL teams, parlaying those into an extension. Pete Thamel of ESPN reported it's a new 7-year extension, keeping him under contract through the 2031 season. 
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Reports: Sarkisian gets contract extension after declining NFL interviews

Multiple media reports say 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.

Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian agree to terms on a new contract, reports say

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