Former Texas coach Charlie Strong has agreed to become South Florida's next football coach, the school announced Sunday. Sources told ESPN that Strong has agreed to a five-year deal with the Bulls. Despite a 1-4 start to the season and a 7-11 record since taking over at Texas, coach Charlie Strong has ongoing support from school officials and key boosters, according to several Texas sources.

Understanding the Context

ABC7 San Francisco: Texas' Charlie Strong says he has not been told he's fired Charlie Strong says he has not been told he has lost his job at Texas, despite reports that a decision to let him go has been made. "I've been told we'll be evaluated at the end of the season," he ... ABC7 San Francisco: Source: Texas decides to fire Charlie Strong as football coach AUSTIN, Texas --Texashas decided to fire Charlie Strong as football coach, according to ESPN's Brett McMurphy and multiple reports. Strong is 16-20 overall and 12-14 in Big 12 play in three seasons ...

Key Insights

abc7NY: Texas players hope win over TCU buys Charlie Strong another year AUSTIN, Texas -- While Charlie Strong stood at a podium Monday and answered questions about whether he's about to lose his job, his Texasfootball players stood behind him. The players crowded together ... ABC 7 Chicago: Charlie Strong evades Miami job queries; Butch Davis, Ed Reed intrigued AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas coach Charlie Strong laughed Monday when asked whether he's going to be the next coach at Miami. "I have the best job in the country," Strong said. Hurricanes coach Al Golden ...

Final Thoughts

WTVD: Charlie Strong: 'I've not been told' about status of Texas job Texas coach Charlie Strong said following the Longhorns' 31-9,season-ending loss to TCU on Friday night that he expects to meet with school athletic officials Saturday. The Longhorns (5-7, 3-6) ...