Steve Sarkisian family: All we know about Texas HC’s personal life

Texas Longhorns football coach Steve Sarkisian and his wife, Loreal, have officially announced their divorce on Friday afternoon. The couple shared the news on Instagram, explaining that career commitments led to their split after four years of marriage.

The Sarkisians tied the knot in 2020 during Steve’s tenure as the offensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Their whirlwind romance was well-documented on social media, but the demands of their respective careers took a toll on their relationship. As Steve continues to lead the Texas Longhorns, his personal life has taken a turn. Here's all we know about it:

Steve Sarkisian's family

The head coach of Texas football has an intricate family life. Born in Torrance, California, Sarkisian is the youngest of seven children and has Armenian and Irish ancestry. His first wife was Stephanie, with whom he has three children.

Stephanie and Sarkisian met in high school and married after graduation in 1997. Their marriage ended in 2015. The coach faced a tough period following his divorce, but Cupid struck him again when he met Loreal Smith, a former collegiate track athlete, at Alabama.

The two married in 2020, with Loreal adapting to Steve Sarkisian's life at Texas and earning herself the title of ' First Lady of Texas Football' among Longhorns fans. Her unique game-day fashion sense and vocal support for Texas and beyond supported Sarkisian in his life.

Steve Sarkisian's children

The Texas HC has three children with his first wife Stephanie: Ashley, Taylor and Brady. Ashley Sarkisian, the oldest, graduated from New York University with a major in international relations this year. She also minored in Spanish and Portuguese.

Brady Sarkisian is a promising three-star football athlete. He has committed to Texas as a walk-on for the 2023 recruiting class. He is studying Sociology at the University of Texas.

Taylor Sarkisian, the youngest, remains somewhat out of the spotlight but is affectionately referred to as "Papa Steve's baby girl.”