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Texas’ Steve Sarkisian Firing Report Reveals Potential Breaking Point

The University of Texas Longhorns, once ranked No. 1 in college football just two weeks ago, now face a critical juncture under head coach Steve Sarkisian.

After back-to-back narrow losses—27-24 defeats to Oklahoma and Florida—the team has fallen to 4-2 and dropped to No. 19 in the national rankings.

The struggles extend beyond the scoreboard, with quarterback Arch Manning failing to regain his form and the offense lacking consistency. The mounting concerns have reignited speculation about Sarkisian’s future, particularly after a report from college football reporter Scoot McGee suggested that further losses, including a potential defeat to Texas A&M in their season-ending rivalry, could trigger his dismissal.

Texas still has six games left, including tough matchups against Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, LSU, and Arkansas, but an 8-4 season now appears likely to be the breaking point for the program’s leadership.

Adding financial weight to the decision is Sarkisian’s contract, which includes a buyout clause worth approximately $50.15 million if he is fired before the 2031 expiration. The coach, who led Texas to College Football Playoff semifinal appearances in 2023 and 2024, has already navigated a rocky start to the season, beginning with a win over then-No.

1 Ohio State before the recent skid. With the Longhorns’ playoff hopes fading and internal pressure growing, the stakes for the upcoming games—and the looming A&M showdown—have never been higher.

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