Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian recently shared some personal news: he and his wife, Loreal, are going their separate ways.
In a joint statement, Steve and Loreal described their split as amicable. Despite making the decision to file for divorce, the soon-to-be ex-couple said they strive to “remain the best of friends.”
“After many heartfelt conversations, we have decided to amicably separate and jointly file for divorce,” the statement read. “Our goal is to remain best friends and we are incredibly grateful for the love and support we have shared throughout our journey together.”
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Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns speaks during SEC Football Media Days at the Omni Dallas Hotel on July 17, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
The Sarkisians also mentioned the demands of their respective careers. Loreal works as a professional wardrobe stylist, the Houston Chronicle reported.
“Our commitments to our respective careers made it difficult to prioritize time for each other and this step will give us the time and space needed professionally while continuing to support each other personally.”
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They closed the statement by thanking their followers and asking for understanding and privacy.
“While we appreciate all the love and encouragement we have received, we kindly ask for your understanding and privacy during this transition as we embark on this new chapter in our lives.”
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reunites with his wife Loreal Sarkisian after the team's 37-10 win over Rice at Royal-Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Austin. (Aaron E. Martínez / American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Steve and Loreal married in 2020. Steve was Nick Saban’s offensive coordinator at Alabama at the time. The couple moved to Austin in 2021 after Sarkisian was named head coach at Texas. Loreal was a regular at Longhorns football games to support Sarkisian and the team over the past few years.
Loreal attended North Carolina A&T and was a decorated track athlete. She became an assistant coach at Southern California in 2013. Sarkisian returned to USC as the Trojans' head football coach prior to the 2014 season.
Loreal Sarkisian, wife of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, holds the Antlers sign in the end zone before the game against Alabama at Royal Memorial Stadium on Sept. 10, 2022. (Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK)
Texas finished 5-7 under Sarkisian in 2021. But the team improved in 2022 and finished with eight wins.
Sarkisian continues to prepare the Longhorns for their inaugural season in the Southeastern Conference.
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The Longhorns are coming off a run that took them to the College Football Playoff semifinals and were the No. 2 team in this year's SEC preseason poll. The Georgia Bulldogs were ranked No. 1 in the conference's preseason rankings.
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