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Nov 27, 2023 · The Houston Cougars officially fired head coach Dana Holgorsen on Sunday after five seasons. Houston named tight ends coach Corby Meekins as the interim while the search for Holgorsen’s replacement begins.
- UH/Big 12 Beat Writer
- Jeff Traylor, UTSA. Traylor, 55, has been on UH’s wish list since the end of last season when rumors began to swirl that Holgorsen was on the hotseat. A candidate who reportedly interviewed for the Texas A&M job, Traylor had a 12-win season in 2021, 11-win season in 2022, both times winning the Conference USA championship.
- Jon Sumrall, Troy. Sumrall, 41, has gone 21-4 in two seasons at Troy. In his first season as a head coach, Sumrall led Troy to a 12-2 record, Sun Belt title and bowl win over UTSA.
- Will Stein, Oregon. Described as a rising star in the coaching world, Stein, 34, has a reputation for running a spread offense that can pile up points and yardage.
- Tom Herman, Florida Atlantic. UH wouldn’t dare … would they? Following his firing at Texas in 2020, Herman spent two years out of college coaching before taking over at FAU this season.
Nov 25, 2023 · Jeff Traylor, Gary Patterson, Kliff Kingsbury amongst list of potential suitors to replace Dana Holgorsen as Houston Cougars head football coach.
- Steven Lassan
- Willie Fritz, Head Coach, Tulane. Fritz has experience coaching in the state of Texas, including a four-year stint as the head coach at Sam Houston (2010-13).
- Barry Odom, Head Coach, UNLV. Thanks to the arrival of Odom, UNLV is one of the most-improved college footballteams in '23. The Rebels finished 9-3, which is the highest win total for the program since it won 11 games in 1984.
- Gary Patterson, Former TCU Head Coach. Patterson has been away from a full-time coaching role since he was dismissed as TCU's head coach in '21. After working in an off-field role at Texas in '22, Patterson spent this year away from the sidelines.
- Will Stein, Offensive Coordinator, Oregon. Stein is a former Louisville quarterback and has spent time in the Lone Star State as an assistant at Lake Travis High School and UTSA.
Nov 26, 2023 · Houston needs a new head coach after Dana Holgorsen was fired Sunday . Holgorsen compiled a 31-28 record in five seasons. His run included a 12-2 record and top-20 finish in 2021 and the...
- Chris Vannini
Nov 28, 2023 · Dana Holgorsen firing shows UH football is ready to play with big boys. Houston's first season in the Big 12 was a letdown, but the Cougars' aren't settling for mediocrity. By Josh Criswell...
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