Stephen Sarkisian (/ sɑːrˈkiːʒən /; born March 8, 1974) [2] is an American football coach and former player who is the head football coach at the University of Texas at Austin. He previously was the head football coach at the University of Washington from 2009 to 2013 and the University of Southern California (USC) from 2014 to 2015.

Sarkisian not only boasts play-calling experience at the highest levels of football, but seven years as an FBS head coach ahead of his time in Austin. He guided the Southern California program in 2014-15, and the Washington Huskies from 2009-13.

Jan 2, 2021 · AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas at Austin has named Steve Sarkisian, currently offensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide, head coach of the Longhorn football team. He replaces Tom Herman, who was released earlier today.

Feb 17, 2024 · AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s contract extension will push his guaranteed salary to $10.3 million this year, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the country after leading the Longhorns to the Big 12 championship and their first appearance in the College Football Playoff.

Jan 18, 2025 · AUSTIN, Texas — Steve Sarkisian will be staying on the Forty Acres. According to reports, the Texas Football head coach signed a contract extension with the University of Texas at Austin...

Jan 18, 2025 · The Texas Longhorns and Steve Sarkisian have agreed to a contract extension, according to reports. The extension will reportedly keep the Longhorns coach in Austin through 2031.

Jan 19, 2025 · 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.

Jan 18, 2025 · Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is back, folks. The fourth-year Texas head coach made news on Saturday in rejecting NFL coaching interviews on the way to a contract extension in...

Jan 13, 2024 · AUSTIN — The University of Texas and Head Football Coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed on a four-year contract extension, UT VP and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director Chris Del Conte announced on Saturday.

Jan 18, 2025 · AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas and Steve Sarkisian have reached a contract extension agreement, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman. The football coach’s contract extension will run through the 2031 season.