You can be a good friend with your ex-wife! Loreal Smith would be cheering for her ex-husband and Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian when Texas faced OSU in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. Hope you remember the couple got divorced last year in July! Their social media post stated: “After many heartfelt conversations, we have decided to amicably part ways and jointly file for divorce,”. However they want to stay the closest of friends and are very appreciative of the love and support they have given each other over the years. So, after Texas lost in the Cotton Bowl, Sark’s ex-wife showed they were far away from the precedent idea of bitter relations.
Yes, Loreal, the ex-wife of Steve Sarkisian, posted a heartbreaking message on Instagram to help the Texans move on from their loss and face the coming year. Nothing appears to matter more than a close friend, making her friend pleased with what he has accomplished this season. A person’s entire effort cannot be determined by a single play. “Thank you EVERYONE for all the love and support for @steve.sarkisian and the team this season! You all are awesome, mean it,” was expressed in Loreal’s Instagram story as an illustration.
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That day was not meant for Steve, but we cannot deny that he gave it his all to win the bowl game. His close friend’s support, nevertheless, might ease his grief after the 28–14 defeat to OSU. And may this come to pass. This explains why Steve Sarkisian’s Instagram story exhibits a never-give-up attitude.
Yes, Sarkisian posted a photo of the whole Texas team after the conclusion of Cotton Bowl along with the message, “Thank you Longhorn Nation for your tremendous support all season! We will be back!” It only shows how confident Sark is in creating a greater dynasty in 2025. But the question remains: will Sarkisian and Loreal get divorced?
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Will Steve Sarkisian and Loreal reconcile in 2025?
In an appearance with WFAA of Dallas, Loreal provides insights as to why the marriage was so difficult, citing her involvement in coaching track and fashion studies. “It allowed me to pick up assistant jobs and internships. I just wanted to grow my love for it. Mind you, I’m still running, I’m still coaching. When I finally met Coach Sark, and two coaches, that was going to be hard. I say this a lot to have a successful relationship because we would never see each other,” said Loreal.
Even though it suggested a divorce, fast forward a few months. When the season began, Loreal attended the Longhorns’ opening game and then assisted Steve in dressing in his now-famous blazer, implying that they were still living together. Recently, Loreal even admitted that she adores Steve’s sense of style and his impeccable sense of humor.
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Moreover, a few months after the divorce rumor, people saw Loreal leaving the field with her ex-husband on the Texas sidelines. And this season, she has been a regular at games, including the CFP, suggesting that the two have made up. But nothing about this relationship has been verified. Let’s see where this ex-wife and husband end up this year.
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