Breaking news: Steve Sarkisian he said he will leave the team by the end of the year but he decided to leave today because…

In an unexpected turn of events, Steve Sarkisian has announced his departure from the University of Texas football program, stating that he will leave effective immediately—far sooner than the end of the year, as he had initially planned. The decision, which shocked both fans and insiders, comes just weeks before the Longhorns’ highly anticipated bowl game.

Sarkisian, who took over as head coach in 2021, had initially stated that he intended to step away from the team at the conclusion of the 2024 season. However, sources close to the situation reveal that internal tensions and a culmination of personal and professional factors led to the change in plans. While the exact reasons for his accelerated exit remain unclear, it is believed that Sarkisian faced mounting pressure from the athletic department and the university’s administration regarding his performance.

Under Sarkisian, the Longhorns showed promise with flashes of brilliance, but struggled with consistency, particularly in big games against ranked opponents. This inconsistency, combined with frustrations over recruiting and player development, led to growing concerns that the program was not making the progress that was expected under his leadership. Despite the program’s strong recruitment rankings and some exciting individual performances, the results on the field had not met the expectations of both the fans and the administration.

Sarkisian’s departure raises questions about the future direction of the Longhorns. Texas, one of the premier programs in college football, now faces a critical decision in terms of who will step in as the next head coach. Interim head coach, who will be named in the coming days, will look to lead the team through the remainder of the season and into the postseason.

The timing of Sarkisian’s exit—just before the bowl season—has left many in the college football world stunned, and his legacy in Austin will likely be defined by what might have been.