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.

Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian have a new contract more than a week after the Longhorns were knocked out of the CFP, per media reports.

One year after the University of Texas and Steve Sarkisian agreed to a long-term contract on the heels of a semifinals appearance in the College Football Playoff, the two parties have reportedly done it again.

Steve Sarkisian is staying in school, reportedly turning down NFL interest to agree to a seven-year extension with Texas.

Despite another playoff loss, the Texas Longhorns are doubling down on head coach Steve Sarkisian, solidifying their commitment with a contract extension.

Despite the increasing difficulties of coaching in college football, Sarkisian is remaining on the Forty Acres.