He Texas Longhorns They seem to be making sure Steve Sarkisian stays on the sidelines in Austin for the foreseeable future.
The two sides are close to finalizing an extension that will keep Sarkisian in Texas and give him a raise, according to The Athletic.
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian watches during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies during the CFP Allstate Sugar Bowl semifinal at Caesars Superdome on January 1, 2024 in New Orleans. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Sarkisian's name has been mentioned for the head coaching job at Alabama following Wednesday's explosive news that the seven-time national champion Nick Saban would retire.
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Sarkisian worked under Saban as Alabama Offensive Coordinator and quarterbacks coach before accepting the job at Texas.
The report on Sarkisian's extension comes after Texas Football posted a promotional video on X showing the coach preparing to begin his fourth year at the helm.
On Thursday, Sarkisian got a boost when quarterback Quinn Ewers announced that he would return to Texas for his final season.
“One more year with my teammates and one more year of development with coach Sark [Steve Sarkisian] It made more sense,” Ewers said in a video on his Instagram.
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Ewers led the Longhorns to their first Big 12 Championship since 2009, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff where Texas fell to Washington in the semifinals.
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian displays the Hook Em Horns sign from the stage during the Big 12 Championship football game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma State Cowboys on December 2, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
For Alabama, the search for its next head coach continues after 17 years of dominance under Saban.
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning It was reportedly a name Alabama was interested in, but Lanning put the rumors to rest Thursday.
Lanning and Oregon released a video Thursday showing Lanning calling a team meeting and telling his players he wasn't going anywhere.
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Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning after a 45-6 victory over the Liberty Flames in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl college football game between the Oregon Ducks and the Liberty Flames on January 1, 2024 at State Phoenix Farm Stadium. (Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“I want to be here in Eugene as long as Eugene has me,” Lanning says in the video. “This place has everything you could want. There's a bit of a problem in today's society with people looking for what's next and where there's an opportunity.
“The reality is, the grass isn't always greener. In fact, the grass is a lot greener in Eugene.”
Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
