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Longhorns Daily News: Steve Sarkisian’s buyout reportedly could reach up to $54 million under head coach’s new contract

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Under Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian’s new contract, it would cost a lot of money to fire the head football coach, according to a recent report at Inside Texas.

In fact, the head coach—who’s currently earning more than $10 million annually—would cost the university more than $54 million if he was fired following the 2024 NCAA season.

The buyout decreases by about $9 million each year, and down to some $9 million if the incoming fourth-year head coach is fired after the 2029 college football season.

NEW: Steve Sarkisian's contract buyout numbers with Texas

2024 - $54.