Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Texas HC Steve Sarkisian was reportedly set to take over for Nick Saban at Alabama

On Monday’s episode of “The Herd” with Colin Cowherd, college football analyst claimed there handshake agreement between Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and Alabama offensive coordinator-turned-Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian that the young disciple would take over for Saban when he decided to eventually hang up his hat.

“They did have an agreement, whether it was on paper or a handshake, with Steve Sarkisian to be the heir apparent,” Klatt said to Cowherd, according to 247Sports. “That is true. And Steve took the Texas job. And more power to him. And that’s a job that is hard to turn down, in particular when you think of coming in the footsteps of Nick Saban.”

WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

Austin American-Statesman: Saban on Sarkisian: ‘Our offense was really the key’

Austin American-Statesman: Bohls: Kenneth Sims earns Hall of Fame honor

Austin American-Statesman: Schaefer praises Gondrezick after emotional game

Dallas Morning News: Texas coach Shaka Smart says safety isn’t guaranteed in COVID-riddled NCAA basketball season

247Sports: Sources: Chris Ash emerging as prime candidate to potentially join Dan Mullen’s Florida staff

247Sports: Bijan Robinson appears to be a fan of Steve Sarkisian’s offense

247Sports: After Alabama finale, Steve Sarkisian’s offense aims to take Texas to another level

Inside Texas: Not just the Jimmies and Joes

ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

Texas players, coaches, and media react to Steve Sarkisian’s offense in the CFP National Championship game

Texas sticks at No. 4 in latest AP Poll

Texas CBs coach Jay Valai tweets goodbye to players

Texas coaching search updates: Dan Quinn agrees in principle to deal with Cowboys

RECRUITING ROUNDUP

Austin American-Statesman: The Dotted Line: In-state prospects discuss Sarkisian

247Sports: Can Andre Coleman make good on second chance in 2022 recruiting?

247Sports: Cade Klubnik powers Westlake to huge upset in 6A Division I semifinal

247Sports: Texas signee Ja’Tavion Sanders looks to finish season with title

Inside Texas: The need for speed in 2022

Inside Texas: Inside Scoop: 2021 and 2022 recruiting matters, coaching Q&A

BIG 12 BREAKDOWN

Our Daily Bears: Baylor-West Virginia cancelled; game will be rescheduled

Viva the Matadors: The quiet behemoth in Austin: Frank Erwin Center

Viva the Matadors: Sublette’s sizzling fastball will make him premier reliever—or starter—in 2021

Viva the Matadors: Tech thrives on both ends of the floor, rolls Iowa State 91-64

Frogs O’ War: TCU basketball week 7 preview

Crimson and Cream Machine: Oklahoma Football: A few potential fixes before the 2021 season

Cowboys Ride For Free: OSU safety Kolby Harvell-Peel entering NFL Draft

The Smoking Musket: West Virginia’s Tuesday night matchup with Baylor Bears postponed due to COVID-19

Wide Right & Natty Lite: Xavier Foster to miss remainder of season

Bring On The Cats: Sproles elected to CFB Hall of Fame

Rock Chalk Talk: Oklahoma State preview

WHAT WE’RE READING

Banner Society: The last time Ohio State and Alabama played matters a lot more now

SB Nation: The cost of being ‘The King’

SB Nation: The 4 worst calls by NFL referees in the playoffs so far

SB Nation: Bill Belichick made the right call by turning down a participation trophy

NEWS ACROSS THE LONGHORN REPUBLIC AND BEYOND

• Former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.

• Texas senior Andrew Jones got the nod for Big 12 Player of the Week.

• Meanwhile, freshman Greg Brown received the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honor.