Texas Longhorns face pressure as Steve Sarkisian's buyout reaches $50 million
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
The Texas Longhorns are under scrutiny following consecutive losses to unranked teams, a historic first for a No. 1-ranked team. After losing to Oklahoma and Florida, the Longhorns stand at 4-2, raising questions about head coach Steve Sarkisian's future. Sarkisian's current contract includes a buyout clause of $50.15 million after the 2026 season, potentially complicating any coaching change. Despite frustrations mounting, Texas still has a path to the College Football Playoff, buoyed by their earlier win against Ohio State.
- •Texas loses to Florida after leading in the first half
- •Sarkisian's buyout would cost Texas $50.15 million
- •Texas stands at 4-2 following recent losses
- •The Longhorns' playoff hopes remain with a prior win against Ohio State
- •Concerns grow over Sarkisian's ability to lead Texas to a title
- 8:14 PMCBS Sports — Steve Sarkisian buyout, contract details: How much it would cost Texas to move on amid sudden slide
"A second straight loss to an unranked opponent has the temperature rising in Austin
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