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Longhorns Daily News: Steve Sarkisianâs Texas football program sets new GPA record in spring 2026
TL;DR
Steve Sarkisian's Texas football program achieved a record GPA of 3.36 for spring 2026, a significant improvement from the previous average of 2.33 under Tom Herman. This academic success accompanies the team's athletic achievements, including back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinalist appearances.
Key points
- Texas football achieved a GPA of 3.36 in spring 2026
- Previous GPA under Tom Herman was 2.33
- Steve Sarkisian has been head coach for five years
- Team has made back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinal appearances
- GPA is close to team-wide Dean's List
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AUSTIN, TX - APRIL 18: Head Coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns holds Horns Up during the Texas Longhorns Football Fan Day on April 18, 2026, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Under former Texas football head coach Tom Herman, the programâs average grade point average, or GPA, was a pale 2.33. However, after five years of head coach Steve Sarkisianâs tenure, not only as the program reached new heights on the field, such as back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinalist appearances. The program has also set a new GPA record, with the spring 2026 semester among the team averaging out to an impressive 3.36âa few tenths of a point away from a team-wide Deanâs List.
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Q&A
What was the Texas football team's GPA under Tom Herman?
The Texas football team's GPA under Tom Herman was 2.33.
What GPA record did the Texas football program set in spring 2026?
The Texas football program set a GPA record of 3.36 in spring 2026.
How has Steve Sarkisian impacted the Texas football program academically?
Steve Sarkisian has significantly improved the Texas football program's GPA, raising it from 2.33 to 3.36 over five years.
What athletic achievements has the Texas football team accomplished under Steve Sarkisian?
Under Steve Sarkisian, the Texas football team has made back-to-back appearances in the College Football Playoff semifinals.
