Steve Sarkisian's program is rolling in Austin. Could a new challenge await after the College Football Playoff?

Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns are busy preparing for their upcoming Cotton Bowl matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The winner of that game will advance to the national championship game.

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.

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.

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

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has continually praised the school’s leadership during his four seasons rebuilding the Longhorns. The coach indicated that won’t change now that UT President Jay Hartzell is stepping down to assume the same role at SMU.