Steve Sarkisian has taken Texas to the College Football Playoff in back-to-back seasons, and the Longhorns expect to compete for a national championship once again in 2025. To help bolster his staff,

After falling short in the final four again, Steve Sarkisian is looking for a shake-up. QB Quinn Ewers is off to chase NFL glory, with young superstar Arch Manning stepping in to be the face of the program.

The Texas coach's new deal doesn't lift him above what Swinney or Smart earned in 2024. And Ohio State coach Ryan Day signed a new deal after the Buckeyes won the national championship last season that is set to pay him $12.5 million in 2025, which puts his deal above Sarkisian's on the list of the sport's most lucrative.