LSU Football: Five Potential Candidates for the Head Coach Position

Sep 10, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles congratulates Russell Gage (39) after a tackle against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks during the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Jacksonville State 34-13. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora yells out in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Larry Fedora

Fedora is 54 years old and is a Texas native. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Austin College. From there he moved on to Garland High School where he was an assistant coach. Then he climbed the ladder to Baylor where he coached wide receivers, tight ends, and running backs.

After leaving Baylor, Fedora coached wide receivers at Air Force before becoming offensive coordinator at Middle Tennessee. Fedora would also serve as offensive coordinator at Florida and Oklahoma State before finally getting a head coaching job at Southern Miss.

At Southern Miss, Fedora led his teams to a 34-19 record over four years and a Conference-USA championship in 2011. Immediately after that, Fedora agreed to take the head coaching position at North Carolina. Thus far his team has gone 35-21 over four and a third seasons at UNC. Last season Fedora led the Heels to a division title.

Verdict:

I think Fedora would be a good fit for LSU. He has a keen offensive mind and has experience recruiting in the Southeast. However, he’s not the sexy big-name hire that LSU is looking for. Nevertheless, if some of the bigger names turn them down, don’t be surprised to see Fedora on the sidelines in Baton Rouge next season.

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