Live from Texas: The Longhorns Are Thriving On and Off the Field
The Texas Longhorns are riding high under the leadership of head coach Steve Sarkisian, following consecutive seasons with appearances in the College Football Playoff. The 2024 season saw the Longhorns finish with an impressive 13-3 record, falling just short in the semifinal game but marking another major stride forward for the historic program.
When Sarkisian took the reins in 2021, Texas endured a tough 5-7 season. Fast forward to today, and Sarkisian has orchestrated a remarkable revival of Longhorn football. But the success doesn’t stop on the gridiron — it’s carrying over to the classroom.
A Record-Breaking Semester for Texas Football
The fall semester of 2024 saw Texas football earn a cumulative GPA of 3.27, a program record. This accomplishment highlights the emphasis on academics that Sarkisian and his staff have woven into the culture.
The announcement sparked a wave of pride and praise from fans on social media:
- “If you’re a parent, you want your kid playing for Sark. Great education and a great chance at making the NFL,” one fan wrote.
- “Great leadership under Sark,” said another.
- “This is huge. We are on an incredible trajectory. Expectations next year are a national championship,” commented another.
Gunnar Helm on Balancing Football and Academics
Texas star Gunnar Helm recently spoke about the program’s dedication to maintaining excellence both on the field and in the classroom, crediting Sarkisian for fostering this balanced approach.
“Coach Sark says it all the time — your three gears of life, your personal life, your school life, and your football life,” Helm shared, per Brian Davis at AtoZ Sports. “If everything’s going great, then all the gears are twisting themselves.”
Helm also praised the culture Sarkisian has cultivated at Texas, saying:
“Now this year, obviously being where we are, I think we have a 3.2 team GPA. Culture is stronger than it’s ever been,” Helm said.
Looking Ahead
With a strong academic foundation and a program on the rise, fans and players alike are setting their sights on even greater success in the seasons to come. As one fan passionately put it:
“THANK YOU COACH SARK.”
