Arkansas is finalizing negotiations to hire South Florida’s Alex Golesh as its next head coach, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.
Golesh, 41, would return to the Southeastern Conference after serving as Tennessee’s offensive coordinator and tight ends coach in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
The Razorbacks are looking to replace Sam Pittman, who was fired on September 28 – a day after the team lost a 56-13 decision at home to Notre Dame. Bobby Petrino has served as interim head coach since Pittman’s departure.
Although USF and Arkansas have yet to confirm the reports, Petrino took to social media to issue a “thank you” note.
Golesh is 8-3 this season and 22-15 overall in his three campaigns at USF. He guided the Bulls to victories in each of his previous two seasons.
Before his arrival in South Florida, the Bulls limped to a 1-11 record in 2022.
–Field level media
