Steve Sarkisian named to Dodd Trophy midseason watch list
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian was named to the Bobby Dodd Trophy’s midseason watch list, the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc. announced on Thursday. The Dodd Trophy celebrates the head coach of a team that enjoys success on the field, while also stressing the importance of academic excellence and character.
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Sarkisian was named to the Bear Bryant Award watch list on Tuesday. The Bear Bryant Award is given annually to a college football coach for contributions that make the sport better for athletes and fans alike by demonstrating grit, integrity and a winning approach to coaching and life – both on and off the field.
Sarkisian is in his third year as head coach of the Longhorns. He has a 18-13 record in Austin and a 64-48 record overall including his stops at Washington and USC. The Longhorns are No. 8 in the AP poll thanks to their 5-1 2023 record that includes wins over over Rice, Alabama, Wyoming, Baylor, and Kansas. Texas’ lone blemish came versus Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl. Texas has been ranked within the top 10 in each of the last six polls, the longest streak since 2009.
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The Dodd Trophy watch list was created through a selection process by the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl, Inc., taking into consideration each program’s graduation rate, Graduation Success Rate (GSR), commitment to service and charity in the community, on-field success thus far for the 2023 season and Academic Progress Rate (APR).
A panel consisting of previous winners, national media, a member of the Dodd family and a College Football Hall of Fame member will identify the final list of potential recipients at the conclusion of the 2023 season. The winner of the 2023 Dodd Trophy Presented by PNC Bank will be announced in Atlanta during the week of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, which will be played on December 30, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Texas returns to action on Saturday versus Houston. The game is on Fox at 3 p.m.
