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Report: South Florida zeroes in on Charlie Strong as head coach

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Charlie Strong may not be without work for long, as sources told Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports that Strong is at South Florida on Friday and is the front-runner to land its head coaching job.

Texas fired Strong following his third season with the program, concluding his tenure with a record of 16-21. Prior to Texas, Strong led Louisville for four seasons, posting an impressive 37-15 mark, including a Sugar Bowl win over Florida in 2012.

Taking over the Bulls program would be a natural fit for Strong - the 56-year-old was an assistant with Florida from 1991-94 and 2003-09, and knows the recruiting trail in the Sunshine State well. His ability to pluck Teddy Bridgewater from Florida to Louisville was a major reason for his success with the Cardinals.

The South Florida position became available after Willie Taggart left for the Oregon position Wednesday. The Bulls posted a strong 10-2 mark in 2016 and meet South Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl on Dec. 29.

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