Texas has agreed to a contract extension with coach Steve Sarkisian after guiding the program to consecutive berths in the College Football Playoff, 247Sports confirmed on Saturda

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

Multiple media reports say Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed on a new contract more than a week after the Longhorns were knocked out of the College Football Playoff.

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

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

In the quarterfinals, Ohio State had to go up against the top seed in the CFP: Oregon. Everyone was expecting it to be the game of the playoff as the Ducks narrowly beat the Buckeyes in the regular season, but it ended up being a complete dud. Halfway through the second quarter, Ohio State was up 31-0. The Buckeye cruised to another easy win.

Despite another playoff loss, the Texas Longhorns are doubling down on head coach Steve Sarkisian, solidifying their commitment with a contract extension.