Steve Sarkisian explodes at NFL job rumors, calling them 'absolutely ridiculous' and 'completely unprofessional'

His frustration was directed not only at the reporter responsible for the original claim, but also at the speed with which it permeated the entire sports media ecosystem. “To the point my agency and my agents have to put a statement out, which they’ve never done historically,” Sarkisian added. Indeed, his agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), issued a rare public declaration citing the report as “patently false and wildly inaccurate. Sark is solely focused on coaching the University of Texas football team.”

That statement and public rebuke underscore the stakes at hand. Sarkisian is under contract with Texas through 2031 and is among the highest-paid coaches in college football; the school made clear this offseason it views him as long-term. For his part, Sarkisian insisted the speculation had to be addressed—not only for his own reputation but for the stability of his locker room and program. “I had to do that to protect my locker room and my team,” he said, calling the media cycle around the story “borderline embarrassing.”

Coming in the middle of a turbulent season, the timing of the report is an unnecessary distraction for a team that needs to remain focused. Sarkisian rebuked the report, affirming his commitment to the Longhorns.

As the Longhorns look ahead to the remainder of the 2025 campaign, this episode serves as a reminder that even the most successful programs must manage not just the scoreboard but the headlines.