However, Sarkisian made it clear that with Ewers off to the NFL, it is Manning's time to shine. The Manning era at Texas officially begins on Aug. 30 at Ohio State in a rematch of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, a game that will certainly draw millions of eyeballs.

Sarkisian discussed Manning’s future as the Longhorns QB, Quinn Ewers’ NFL prospects and which Longhorns could show out at the NFL Combine.

The Texas coach's new deal doesn't lift him above what Swinney or Smart earned in 2024. And Ohio State coach Ryan Day signed a new deal after the Buckeyes won the national championship last season that is set to pay him $12.5 million in 2025, which puts his deal above Sarkisian's on the list of the sport's most lucrative.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian revealed how the results of Super Bowl 59 boost the Texas football program. While appearing on the ‘Up & Adams’ show with NFL insider Kay Adams, Sarkisian highlighted how two of his former players starring for their respective teams in the biggest NFL game of the season is a great look for the Longhorns.