If the Texas Longhorns have to turn to backup quarterback Matthew Caldwell, head coach Steve Sarkisian knows they'll be in good hands.

Sarkisian has connections in the NFL. He worked as a quarterbacks coach for the Oakland Raiders in 2004 and served as the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in 2017 and 2018. On "The Matt Barrie Show," ESPN's Paul Finebaum suggested that he believes the rumors about Sarkisian may be true, despite Sarkisian's denials.

If Texas decided to move on from Sarkisian prior to him leaving on his own, they'd owe him an awful lot of money

Representatives Jimmy Sexton and Ed Marynowitz denied a report on Saturday that their client, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, is looking at NFL opportunities.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is reportedly interested in potential NFL head-coaching opportunities, including the Titans’ vacancy.

The Athletic reported Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has interest in jumping to the NFL, but his agents stated that is not the case.

There is belief in NFL and college football circles Sarkisian could be looking for an exit ramp, but the NFL may not reciprocate that interest