Houston fired coach Major Applewhite on Sunday, after the former Texas quarterback went 15-11 in two-plus seasons with the program. This after three of the last four coaches posted at least one double-digit win season during their time with the Cougars.
Who will replace Applewhite? Let's break down some likely candidates for the attractive AAC post.
- Dana Holgorsen, West Virginia coach
- Kliff Kingsbury, USC offensive coordinator
- Lane Kiffin, FAU coach
- Neal Brown, Troy coach
For a full breakdown on each possible candidate, continue reading on CBSSports.com.