The Miami Hurricanes can pay much more than many expected, as they can reportedly pay $4 million a year for their next head coach and want to make a decision by Sunday, according to Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman. The Hurricanes have reportedly interviewed some big names already, and as one of the most historic college football teams in recent history, they will likely try to make a splash with their next head coach.
Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen has reportedly already interviewed for the head coaching position for the Hurricanes, according to ESPN. Mullen has a 54-35 record for the Bulldogs over the past seven seasons and could be a dominant coach in the ACC. The Bulldogs continually compete in college football's toughest conference the SEC, and many would expect Mullen to bring the Hurricanes back to greatness. Mullen would not address the reports that he had interviewed for the Miami head coaching position, according to Michael Bonner of The Clarion Ledger.
Mullen isn't the only big name that has reportedly interviewed for the Hurricanes heading coaching position, as former Georgia coach Mark Richt, Greg Schiano and Butch Davis have also interviewed for the position. Richt could be a big name grab for the Hurricanes, as he has resigned as the head coach of the Bulldogs after a 9-3 season.
Miami fired head coach Al Golden back in October after taking their worst loss in school history to Clemson. Interim head coach Larry Scott led the Hurricanes to a 4-1 record down the stretch of this season, and with an 8-4 record on the season, Miami is bowl eligible. While Scott may not get the permanent role as their head coach, he has proven that he can lead a top-tier program this year. It will be interesting to see what the university does in handling their next coaching hire, as they have reportedly looked at a ton of talented coaches around the country and have a strong candidate already in Miami.
