Did Steve Sarkisian end up turning down the Texas head coaching job?

Alabama offensive coordinator has been linked to the Texas Longhorns head coaching job, but now some analysts and reporters are pointing…

Earlier today, the University of Texas announced Tom Herman would no longer be the head coach of the Longhorns, and in what appeared to be in the same breath, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian had been assumed the new hire.

Sarkisian, who has been linked to head coaching vacancies across the country, was recently given a raise of $3.5 million after he withdrew his name from consideration for the Auburn job.

The report, which originated from 247Sports’ Chip Brown, made it seem like a done deal. However, prominent college football analysts and reporters are beginning to hear otherwise.

David Pollack of ESPN tweeted that he is hearing both sides: that Sarkisian has been hired, and also that he hasn’t accepted the job.

Fox Sports commentator Tim Brando has also publicized what he’s hearing, and it corroborates Pollack’s claim that he could have turned the job down.

There’s no official word on the status of Steve Sarkisian, but it has been made clear that Texas football is currently without a head coach, as Tom Herman has been terminated.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to post updates as more become available regarding Sarkisian and his future with the Crimson Tide.