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 15, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Tom Herman answers questions during a post game interview after defeating the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium. Houston won 40-16. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Tom Herman

Tom Herman is the hottest name in coaching right now. Everybody wants him. Would he leave Houston for LSU? I don’t know. But LSU would be fools not to make a run at Herman.

Herman is the youngest coach on this list at just 41 years old. He is from Cincinnati Ohio. Like Briles, Herman has spent the majority of his coaching career in Texas. Also like Briles, Herman has developed a reputation as an offensive genius.

Herman served as an offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Texas State, Rice, Iowa State, and Ohio State. During his time at Ohio State, the Buckeyes won the first College Football Playoff National Championship.

After his success with the Buckeyes, Herman accepted the head coaching position at Houston. During his short career with the Cougars, Herman has led the team to an astonishing 17-1 record and a conference title. The Cougars look poised to earn another one this season. They are currently ranked seventh in the nation.

Verdict:

It is tough to know how Herman would perform at LSU. However, all signs point to him being the next great head coach in college football. He knows offense. He knows how to recruit Texas. And, most importantly, he is young. He could coach for another 30 years. If LSU can get him, they will have won the coaching lottery.

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