AUSTIN, Texas (KMTV) — The University of Texas has fired head football coach Tom Herman & is reportedly interested in Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian.
Herman led the Longhorns for four seasons winning four bowl games but UT did not capture a Big 12 Championship. Herman finished with a record in Austin of 32-18.
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— Chris Del Conte (@_delconte) January 2, 2021
Sarkisian, meanwhile, has a head coaching record of 46-35 with five years at Washington and a year and a half at USC.
The Longhorns have zeroed in on Alabama OC Steve Sarkisian as his replacement and hope to finalize a deal with him soon, sources told @ClowESPN. https://t.co/GLgEgxp8YO
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 2, 2021
Sarkisian's offense at Bama ranks 1st of all Power 5 teams averaging 48.2 points per game.