In an effort to secure the future of their football program, the Texas Longhorns are nearing a contract extension for head coach Steve Sarkisian, according to reports from The Athletic. The extension will not only keep Sarkisian in Austin but also includes a raise for the coach.

Sarkisian's name has recently been linked to the vacant head coaching position at Alabama, following Nick Saban's retirement announcement. However, it seems that Texas is determined to keep Sarkisian on their sidelines, where he has been leading the team since taking over from Tom Herman.

The news of the contract extension comes on the heels of a hype video released by Texas football, featuring coach Sarkisian preparing for his fourth year at the helm. The video serves as a showcase for the team's commitment to their coach and their belief in his leadership.

Furthermore, Sarkisian received a boost with the announcement that star quarterback Quinn Ewers will return to Texas for his senior season. Ewers, who led the Longhorns to their first Big 12 Championship in over a decade, expressed his desire to continue developing under Sarkisian's guidance.

While Texas is thrilled to retain Sarkisian, the search continues for a new head coach at Alabama. The Crimson Tide, who have enjoyed immense success under Saban's tutelage, are now faced with the challenge of finding a suitable replacement. Reports had initially linked Oregon head coach Dan Lanning to the position, but Lanning put those rumors to rest as he expressed his commitment to Oregon in a video shared by the university.

"I want to be here in Eugene for as long as Eugene will have me," said Lanning. "This place has everything that I could possibly ever want."

As the coaching carousel continues to spin, Texas prepares to solidify its coaching staff with Sarkisian at the helm. With the extension nearly finalized, the Longhorns can focus on building upon their recent success under Sarkisian's leadership, while Alabama starts the process of finding a new head coach to maintain their winning tradition.

It remains to be seen who will ultimately fill the role at Alabama, but for now, Texas fans can rejoice in the prospect of a prolonged partnership with Steve Sarkisian.