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FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian walks the field before an NCAA college football game against Kentucky at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. New Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is building a staff that has a whole lot of Alabama flavor. The former Crimson Tide offensive coordinator formally announced most of his new staff on Friday, with three assistants coming with him from Alabama after winning the national championship two weeks ago.(Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP, File)
Sarkisian builds Texas Longhorns staff with Alabama flavor

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 22, 2021 05:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian watches warm-ups before an NCAA football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Sarkisian made the most of his final game with Alabama and three of the most dangerous weapons in college football during the College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"

By Mark Rosner Jan. 12, 2021 08:00 PM EST

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2021 INSTEAD OF 2020 - Football fans shop for souvenirs, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Miami Beach, Fla. Ohio State, and Alabama will play the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Miami Gardens on Monday night. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Sarkisian, Bama stars deliver big numbers in OC's finale

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2021 06:56 PM EST

Penn State replaces offensive coordinator after one season

Jan. 08, 2021 08:25 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State has hired Mike Yurcich as offensive coordinator, replacing Kirk Ciarrocca after one year with the former Texas and Ohio...

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian watches warmups before an NCAA football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Texas has hired Sarkisian as the Longhorns new coach. The move comes just a few hours after Texas announced the firing of Tom Herman after four seasons with no Big 12 championships. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Sark latest 'Bama assistant multi-tasking before title game

By John Zenor Jan. 06, 2021 05:05 PM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) throws a pass against Colorado during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger entering NFL draft

Jan. 03, 2021 10:44 PM EST

FILE - This Dec. 29, 2020 file photo shows Texas head coach Tom Herman during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Colorado in San Antonio. Texas has fired football Herman, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, after four seasons of failing to win a Big 12 championship and making only one appearance in the league title game. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Texas fires Herman after 4 seasons, hires Tide OC Sarkisian

By Jim Vertuno Jan. 02, 2021 12:16 PM EST

Texas fires football coach Tom Herman after 4 seasons of failing to win Big 12 championship

Jan. 02, 2021 12:02 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas fires football coach Tom Herman after 4 seasons of failing to win Big 12 championship. ...

Texas coach Tom Herman watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Colorado, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas overcomes Ehlinger injury, routs Colorado 55-23

By Raul Dominguez Dec. 30, 2020 01:12 AM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) sidesteps Colorado linebacker Carson Wells (26) during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas' Ehlinger leaves Alamo Bowl following shoulder injury

Dec. 30, 2020 12:13 AM EST

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs for a touchdown against Colorado during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas at Colorado 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 10:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Texas' Sam Ehlinger (11) looks to pass against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. Ehlinger is the last of the Longhorns' 2020 season captains still standing. The others have either opted out of playing the Alamo Bowl against Colorado or will miss the game for an injury. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Alamo Bowl pits Colorado's Broussard vs depleted Texas D

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2020 06:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) runs 75-yards to score a touchdown on the first play of an NCAA college football game against California in Corvallis, Ore. Jefferson was selected as the PAC-12 offensive player of the year along with Colorado running back Jarek Broussard. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Ehlinger last captain standing for Texas vs Buffs in bowl

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 28, 2020 04:26 PM EST

In this Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, photo, Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona fired Sumlin on Saturday, Dec. 12, a day after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State extended the Wildcats' losing streak to a record 12 games over two seasons.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2020 10:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman, center, walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Austin, Texas. Herman batted away questions about his future with the program on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, and insisted on trying to keep the focus on the Longhorns' players trying to win their last two games of the season. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Herman returning in 2021 for 5th season with Texas Longhorns

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2020 03:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2020, file photo, NCAA President Mark Emmert testifies during a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on intercollegiate athlete compensation on Capitol Hill in Washington. NCAA President Mark Emmert hopes lessons learned through navigating the pandemic will lead college sports leaders to be more open-minded to future reforms and to prioritize opportunities for athletes when it comes time to cut costs. In a 25-minute phone interview Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 with The Associated Press, Emmert said the NCAA and its members schools have shown an uncommon ability to be nimble and responsive in addressing issues of eligibility, scheduling, recruiting, transfers, and conducting championship events.. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
AP Interview: Emmert says NCAA must stay open to reform

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 08, 2020 06:05 PM EST

BYU's Dax Milne (5) and Coastal Carolina's Grayson McCall (10) walk off the field after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Conway, S.C. Coastal Carolina won 22-17. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: More games like BYU-Coastal Carolina?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 05, 2020 10:42 PM EST

Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) gets past Kansas State defensive back Brock Monty (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Texas RBs pile up 311 yards, 6 TDs, clobber K-State 69-31

By Avery Osen Dec. 05, 2020 04:03 PM EST

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) is tackled by Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas at Texas Tech 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 01:25 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman, center, walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Austin, Texas. Herman batted away questions about his future with the program on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, and insisted on trying to keep the focus on the Longhorns' players trying to win their last two games of the season. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Texas heads to K-State with Herman's future in spotlight

By Dave Skretta Dec. 03, 2020 02:02 PM EST