University of Texas coach Steve Sarkisian was expected to receive NFL interest, and indeed, he apparently did.

After reportedly turning down interviews with two NFL teams regarding their coaching vacancies, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian agreed to a new seven-year deal, ESPN reported on Saturday.

Sarkisian recently led the Longhorns to their second consecutive appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

After back-to-back trips to College Football Playoff semifinals, Texas extends coach Steve Sarkisian's contract to 2031.

Texas and football coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed to terms on a contract extension, a source confirmed with the Austin American-Statesman. The news was first reported by the Action Network.

The University of Texas and head football coach Steve Sarkisian have reached an agreement on a contract extension, according to reports.

Steve Sarkisian is shutting down any speculation about his future with the Texas Longhorns. Sarkisian turned down two requests to interview for NFL head

Steve Sarkisian parlayed back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances into an extension — and not another job.

Beasley, who has coached the program since May 2018, on paid administrative leave after an investigation into the program revealed she "presided over a divided and dysfunctional organization."

Steve Sarkisian turned down NFL head coaching interest before agreeing to a Texas extension. More at Pro Football Rumors.

Steve Sarkisian is staying in Austin. Following the Texas Longhorn's loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes Irish in the College Football Playoff semifinal, there was