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Christian Sarkisian discusses college GM role at Northwestern after NFL stint

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Christian Sarkisian discusses college GM role at Northwestern after NFL stint

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Christian Sarkisian, former Bengals scout, became Northwestern's general manager in May 2025. He emphasizes the challenges and opportunities in managing a college athletics program amid rapid changes in regulations and athlete compensation. Sarkisian highlights his deep ties to Northwestern and aims to restore the football program's past success under coach David Braun. His role encompasses seven sports and focuses on adapting to trends in college athletics while supporting roster management for all teams.

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•Sarkisian was hired as GM in May 2025.
•He has a long history with Northwestern football.
•His role includes supporting multiple athletic programs.
•He's focused on adapting to changes in college sports regulations.
•Northwestern plays Indiana this Friday night.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — What does a college GM job entail? Northwestern’s Christian Sarkisian gives a look after moving from the NFL

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When Christian Sarkisian was considering leaving his scouting job with the Cincinnati Bengals to join Northwestern as its general manager in the winter of 2025, he asked himself which college jobs might persuade him to depart from the NFL. He knew the challenges that come with helping to lead a college athletic department now, the ever-changing rules and frequent lawsuits that affect player ...
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Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 9:30 AM
What does a college GM job entail? Northwestern’s Christian Sarkisian gives a look after moving from the NFL
When Christian Sarkisian was considering leaving his scouting job with the Cincinnati Bengals to join Northwestern as its general manager in the winter of 2025, he asked himself which college jobs might persuade him to depart from the NFL. He knew the challenges that come with helping to lead a college athletic department now, the ever-changing rules and frequent lawsuits that affect player ...

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