2026 staff profile
- Name
- Steve Sarkisian
- Official title
- Head Coach, Football
- Staff classification
- Coaching Staff
- Phone
- Not publicly available
Background and journey
Sarkisian began leading Texas in 2021. Before Austin, he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Alabama and a head coach at Washington and USC.
Role with Texas in 2026
Texas Athletics identifies Steve Sarkisian as Head Coach, Football in the 2026 Coaching Staff section. His Texas teams reached the College Football Playoff in 2023 and 2024. The Longhorns finished 2025 at 10–3 with a Citrus Bowl win.
What to follow
For current staff assignments, use the complete Texas football coaches list. The 2026 player roster and game schedule provide team context alongside this profile.
Source and last modified
Last modified: September 27, 2026. Role and background were checked against the Texas Athletics coach biography and its 2026 staff listing.
Frequently asked questions about Steve Sarkisian
What is Steve Sarkisian's role at Texas?
Texas Athletics lists Steve Sarkisian as Head Coach, Football on its 2026 football coaching staff.
Is Steve Sarkisian on the 2026 Texas football staff?
Yes. Steve Sarkisian appears in the Coaching Staff section of the official 2026 Texas football staff listing.
What is Steve Sarkisian's coaching background?
Sarkisian began leading Texas in 2021. Before Austin, he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Alabama and a head coach at Washington and USC.
How can I find the full Texas football coaching staff?
The full coaching staff and support staff are listed on the Texas football coaches page. That page also links to each individual coaching profile.
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