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Steve Sarkisian, Agents Deny Report of NFL Interest as Texas Coach Blasts Story After OT Win

A rare on-the-record denial followed The Athletic’s report, highlighting how disputed sourcing can disrupt a team’s focus.

Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian claps during warmups before the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that representatives for Sarkisian told NFL decision-makers he would be interested in head-coaching openings, including the Tennessee Titans’ vacancy.
  • Sarkisian’s agents, Jimmy Sexton and Ed Marynowitz of CAA, issued a statement calling the reports “patently false and wildly inaccurate” and said he is focused on Texas.
  • Following Texas’ 45-38 overtime victory at Mississippi State, Sarkisian criticized the report’s spread, saying it forced an unprecedented public response from his agency.
  • There is no confirmation of interviews, offers, or negotiations for an NFL move; Sarkisian signed an extension earlier this year that runs through 2031 and pays about $10.8 million in 2025.
  • The Titans opened a head-coaching search after firing Brian Callahan on Oct. 13, and Sarkisian’s background includes NFL stints with the Raiders (2004) and Falcons (2017–18).