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BREAKING: Texas Longhorns have hired Steve Sarkisian as its new head football coach

Steve Sarkisian talks to Nick Saban and Jeff Banks on the sideline
Photo by Kent Gidley of Alabama Athletics/CFP Media Portal

Nick Saban has graduated another member from his coaching rehab at the University of Alabama.

After the Crimson Tide earned a 31-14 win over Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl Game, reports starting flying about Steve Sarkisian possibly becoming the new head football coach for the Texas Longhorns. According to sources, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine learned the same information. In the craziness of this Saturday, there was even a report about Sarkisian potentially turning the job down.

At the end of the day, the Longhorns have made it official with the 46-year-old.

Texas parted ways from Tom Herman after having him for four seasons.

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It targeted this year’s Broyles Award winner, and the nation’s top assistant coach has accepted.

With being said, sources have still confirmed with me that Sarkisian will coach the College Football Playoff National Championship Game for the Tide against Ohio State on Monday, Jan. 11 at HardRock Stadium in Miami, Fla.

Steve Sarkisian expected to be hired as Texas next head coach

Through two season, he operated a powerful offense at Alabama.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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