BREAKING NEWS: Disappointment Hit Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium as Texas longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian officially announces His resignation letter with a shocking announcement concerning….see more

In an absolutely stunning development that has rocked the college football world, University of Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has officially announced his resignation, sending shockwaves through Longhorn Nation and beyond. The announcement was made at a hastily scheduled press conference at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium early this morning, just days before the highly anticipated Red River Showdown.

But it wasn’t just the resignation that stunned fans—it was what came next that left the room in stunned silence.

“I’ve given everything I have to this program,” Sarkisian began, holding back emotion. “But after deep reflection, I’ve decided it’s time to step away—not just from Texas, but from football altogether… to pursue a dream I’ve kept hidden for years.”

The shocking twist? Coach Sark is walking away from the sidelines to launch a country music career.

Yes, you read that correctly.

“I’ve been writing songs since college,” he confessed, revealing that he recently signed with a Nashville label under the stage name Coach Skoal. “It’s time to swap playbooks for playlists.”

Reactions were swift and passionate across the sports world and social media:

🏈 ESPN’s Paul Finebaum: “One of the most bizarre exits in college football history.”

🐮 UT Linebacker Jackson Ford: “We were just watching film yesterday… now he’s opening for Luke Combs?”

🎸 Country star Chris Stapleton even chimed in on X (formerly Twitter): “Can’t wait to hear what Coach Skoal’s bringing to the table. Respect the leap.”

The Texas Athletic Department issued a short statement confirming Sarkisian’s departure and announcing that Defensive Coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

This development leaves Texas—ranked #5 in the AP Poll—in a precarious spot just weeks before College Football Playoff selections. Recruits, fans, and analysts are left reeling as a title-contending season is suddenly thrown into chaos.