BREAKING NEWS:Texas longhorns Steve Sarkisian Expected to Leave Texas longhorns to Take Over as Head Coach of the……

Steve Sarkisian Expected to Leave Texas Longhorns to Take Over as Head Coach of the…

In a dramatic turn of events, sources close to the Texas Longhorns football program indicate that head coach Steve Sarkisian is expected to leave Texas to take over as the head coach of another powerhouse football program. While the destination has yet to be officially confirmed, speculation is mounting that Sarkisian is poised to make a high-profile move to a school that would offer him the opportunity to continue his career at the highest level.

Sarkisian’s tenure at Texas has been marked by both challenges and significant strides in rebuilding the program. After taking over as head coach in January 2021, Sarkisian inherited a Longhorns team that had struggled to return to national prominence since its heyday under Mack Brown. Despite early optimism, the Longhorns’ performance on the field has been mixed. While the team showed flashes of potential, it failed to meet the expectations set by the university and its fan base, especially after disappointing losses in key matchups.

During his time in Austin, Sarkisian worked diligently to reshape the culture of the program. Known for his offensive prowess and ability to develop quarterbacks, he brought a dynamic offensive scheme to Texas, helping to improve the Longhorns’ offensive efficiency and scoring ability. The hiring of Sarkisian also represented a commitment by Texas to modernize its football operations, with a focus on analytics, player development, and reestablishing Texas as a recruiting powerhouse.

However, despite these efforts, Sarkisian’s tenure has been a mixed bag. In his first season (2021), Texas finished 5-7, including a humiliating losing streak that ended with a blowout defeat to Kansas, a team that had not won a Big 12 game in nearly two years. That result led to intense scrutiny from fans and media, with many questioning whether Sarkisian was the right fit for a program with such lofty expectations.

The 2022 season showed some improvement, with Texas winning eight games and showing more promise, but the team’s inability to close out games against top-ranked competition left lingering questions about Sarkisian’s ability to win in the high-pressure environment of one of college football’s premier programs. Despite these challenges, there were signs of progress, and Sarkisian appeared to have stabilized the program to a degree. His recruiting efforts, particularly in the state of Texas, also showed promise, as the Longhorns secured some highly touted high school talent.

However, as the 2024 season has unfolded, rumors have circulated that Sarkisian could be eyeing a departure from Texas. Some reports suggest that he has been in discussions with several elite programs that are looking to make a change at the head coach position. While the specific team remains under wraps, it is believed that Sarkisian has been intrigued by the opportunity to take over a program with a stronger tradition of success or one that might offer him more stability and support in terms of resources and facilities.

For Texas, the potential loss of Sarkisian would represent a significant setback in its efforts to return to national relevance. The program has long been one of the most storied in college football, and the pressure to return to the pinnacle of the sport is immense. Should Sarkisian depart, the university would likely have to undergo another coaching search, something that would further delay the program’s rebuild.

For Sarkisian, a move to another high-profile job could provide the fresh start needed to fully realize his vision as a head coach. While his time at Texas may not have been an unqualified success, his offensive genius and experience at the highest levels of the sport make him an attractive candidate for other elite programs seeking to reinvigorate their own football operations.

As the 2024 coaching carousel begins to take shape, all eyes will be on Sarkisian’s next move, and whether it will be away from Texas or back to a program with championship aspirations.