[Texas Longhorns](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/texas) head coach Steve Sarkisian is reportedly eyeing a return to the NFL.
According to a report from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Sarkisian's reps have privately communicated to NFL executives that he would have interest in potential head coaching opportunities, including the opening with the Tennessee Titans. Brian Callahan was fired in Nashville after a 1-5 start to the 2025 season and promoted offensive assistant Mike McCoy to interim coach.
Sarkisian, 50, previously worked in the NFL as the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive coordinator from 2017-18 before joining Nick Saban’s staff at Alabama. His background makes him a potential candidate for franchises looking to build on their offensive attacks, particularly with a young quarterback.
While Tennessee currently holds the league’s only vacancy, more opportunities are expected to arise in the offseason. Sarkisian’s interest in the Titans’ job is potentially setting the stage for one of the most intriguing offseason storylines.
Now in his fifth season at Texas, Sarkisian has compiled a 43-19 record, including last year’s College Football Playoff appearance, where the Longhorns fell to eventual national champion Ohio State. Texas enters Saturday ranked No. 22 at 5-2 overall and 2–1 in SEC play, led by quarterback Arch Manning.
Through seven games, Manning has thrown for 1,449 yards and 12 touchdowns with five interceptions, while adding 193 rushing yards and five scores. The Longhorns face Mississippi State in Starkville at 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
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