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UT and Sarkisian agree to four-year contract extension

On the heels of a Big 12 Championship and first-ever College Football Playoff appearance in 2023, Sarkisian’s contract now runs through 2030.

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. Sarkisian came to Texas in January 2021 and just completed the third year of a six-year contract, the four-year extension takes it to 2030.

"Coach Sark is an incredible coach, a first-class person, and a tremendous leader of men," said Kevin Eltife, Chairman of the UT System Board of Regents.