Steve Sarkisian and Texas have agreed to an extension ... and they've done so after the Longhorns head coach allegedly declined two NFL interviews. ... all of which ends Cowboys rumors.

Getty Image By waiting to officially part ways with former head coach Mike McCarthy, the Dallas Cowboys placed themselves behind the eight ball

The first name that drew widespread attention after McCarthy's departure was Deion Sanders. But three others are getting interviews.

"I'm speculating - recklessly perhaps - that Jerry Jones has someone in mind that he wants to see if he can get.'' - ESPN's Mike Greenberg, projecting a Steve Sarkisian move from the Longhorns to the Cowboys.

Steve Sarkisian has been able to transform the Texas Longhorns in the four seasons he has been with the program.

While Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has already turned down any potential leap to the NFL. The threat of the NFL looking to the Longhorns' staff for potentia

Paul Finebaum believes that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may be interested in Texas coach Steve Sarkisian as a head coaching candidate.

Sarkisian recently led the Longhorns to their second consecutive appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

In fact, college football insider Brett McMurphy says Sarkisian turned down two interviews with NFL teams. After declining the interviews, Sarkisian has signed a contract extensio

ESPN commentator Mike Greenberg suggests the Dallas Cowboys could go after a high-profile college coach if Mike McCarthy is fired or moves on as head coach.

The Dallas Cowboys have announced they will not bring back coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy’s deal ended after the 2024 season, and the two sides did not work out