The College Football Playoffs are still underway, but rumors are still flying. Could Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian leave for the NFL?

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has heard the reports of purported NFL interest in Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian and doesn't much appreciate the timing four days before the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl.

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is reportedly attracting attention from NFL teams. This is according ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who indicated on “Sunday NFL Countdown” that teams are expecting to contact Sarkisian following a strong season at Texas.

In a leadup to today's final regular season games, and in anticipation of the infamous Black Monday to follow, ESPN's

This upcoming NFL coaching carousel appears to be loaded with talent. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is expected to be a top target, while former NFL Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel is already taking interviews.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, NFL teams could call and inquire about Sarkisian as they look to fill open head coaching roles. Schefter added that Sarkisian has drawn some interest from the NFL level.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have made it through two rounds of the College Football Playoff. After losing to Michigan to end the regular season, spirits seemed low in Columbus, but a massive throttling of

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian sent a message on social media ahead of the Cotton Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Players and coaches told Sporting News how their head coach unlocked Texas' potential after years of underachieving.