Steve Sarkisian parlayed back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances into an extension — and not another job.

Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian have agreed on a new contract more than a week after the Longhorns were knocked out of the College Football Playoff, according to media reports. The Action Network first reported the new deal that it said came after Sarkisian declined interviews with two NFL teams for coaching spots.

After taking Texas to back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal games, Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian was given an extra year on his already long contract that ran through the 2030 season,