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USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Steve Sarkisian earns spot on Dodd Trophy preseason watch list
With the 2025 college football season just a few months away, the Texas Longhorns have been popular on preseason watch lists. That continued on Monday when Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian was named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Dodd Trophy. The award celebrates a coach who has achieved success on the field while also emphasizing the importance of scholarship, leadership, and integrity. As Sarkisian looks to add to his trophy case, he will have competition. He was one of 26 coaches in the nation on the list. This is not unfamiliar territory for the architect of the Longhorns' success. Last year, Sarkisian was honored on both the 2024 Dodd Trophy preseason and midseason watch lists. During Sarkisian's tenure, the Longhorns have been one of the most successful programs in the country. They have one of the best chances at winning a national title after tying the program record with 13 wins last season. Over the last two years, with Sarkisian leading the way, Texas has 25 wins. However, his impact on his players extends beyond the box score. He has also helped his players reach their dreams. Just a few months ago, former Longhorns stars such as Matthew Golden, Gunnar Helm, Quinn Ewers, and Andrew Mukaba were drafted by NFL teams. The year before, Adonai Mitchell and Xavier Worthy heard their names called after being coached by Sarkisian. That is partly why the Longhorns head coach is up for another honor. Although Sarkisian's focus is on winning a national title, he won't have to wait long to see if he advances to the next round. The field will be narrowed down at midseason. The winner will then be picked by a panel that includes previous winners, national media, a member of the Dodd family, and a College Football Hall of Fame member. While Sarkisian will ultimately be judged by wins and losses, adding more hardware to his trophy case would be a reason to celebrate. He has a good resume to back it up with what he has accomplished during his time in Austin.
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama's Kalen DeBoer named to 2025 preseason watch list for top coaching honor
College Football's most coveted coaching 2025 Dodd Trophy Preseason Watchlist is here 👏🏆Read more >> | presented by @pncbank Announced on Monday, Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Kalen DeBoer has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Dodd Trophy. Among the 26 coaches named to the preseason watch list, the trophy, which was founded back in 1976, recognizes the top head coach across college football annually, and has been won by Alabama twice previously. Those winners were Nick Saban (2014) and Bill Curry (1989). Entering year two in Tuscaloosa, DeBoer is coming off a first season in which the Crimson Tide finished with a 9-4 overall record, as well as a 5-3 mark in SEC play. This was also the first season Alabama had not won double-digit games since finishing 7-6 overall back in 2007, Saban's first year in Tuscaloosa. DeBoer is one-of-eight SEC coaches named to the preseason watch list, a number that leads all conferences. In addition to DeBoer, those names are Eliah Drinkwitz (Missouri), Mike Elko (Texas A&M), Josh Heupel (Tennessee), Brian Kelly (LSU), Steve Sarkisian (Texas), Kirby Smart (Georgia), and Brent Venables (Oklahoma). Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
