Houston will hire Alabama offensive coodinator Lane Kiffin as its next football coach, according to a report from USA Today.
The hire is pending the approval of the school's president, the report said, citing anonymous sources.
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Kiffin, 41, has been at Alabama for the past three seasons and last held a head coaching job at USC. He has a career record of 35-21.
With no confirmation of the move as of midday, folks are apparently getting restless.
Dear World,
— UniversityofHouston (@UHouston) December 8, 2016
When we have an announcement, we'll announce it!
Love,
UH 🐾
At Houston, Kiffin would have the chance to show what he’s learned at Alabama on a stage that isn’t Tennessee or USC.
UPDATE: Houston hired offensive coordinator Major Applewhite as head coach on Friday, Cougars athletic director Hunter Yuracheck announced.