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.

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.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is two wins away from lifting the trophy as a College Football Playoff national champion, and his next move after that

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.

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian, if you haven’t noticed, is busy, surely too preoccupied amid his team’s College Football Playoff run for a one-on-one phone interview. Somehow, though, Sarkisian between team meetings and broader media obligations found a few minutes to talk,

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian isn't focused on any NFL rumors, he's focused on leading the Longhorns past Ohio State in the College Football Playoff.

Ohio State is preparing for Texas in the Cotton Bowl after defeating Oregon in the Rose Bowl. If the Buckeyes can pull off their third straight win, they will advance to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.