Sarkisian recently led the Longhorns to their second consecutive appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

The Longhorns return several talented players after making their second consecutive College Football Playoff Semifinal appearance in 2024. In addition to its already loaded roster, Texas brings in the nation's No. 1 class headlined by four 247Sports composite five-stars and seven Top 50 players.

Steve Sarkisian parlayed back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances into an extension — and not another job.

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.

It comes after Sarkisian already agreed to four-year extension in 2024, which bumped his yearly salary to more than $10 million.

Texas Longhorns tight end Amari Niblack (8) runs with the ball, bracing for a tackle from Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Will Lee III (26) in the second quarter of the Lone Star