Tennessee assistant reportedly ‘top target’ for head coaching job
By Andrew Olson
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One of Tennessee’s top assistants is reportedly a leading candidate for an open head coaching job. UT offensive coordinator Alex Golesh is USF’s top target, according to John Brice of FootballScoop.
Golesh has been with the Vols for both seasons of Josh Heupel’s tenure. USF fired head coach Jeff Scott on Nov. 6.
While @CoachGolesh remains a top target for @USFFootball, Golesh is not considered 1 of the 2 finalists @ Cincy
— John Brice (@JohnDBrice1) December 3, 2022
Golesh’s Tennessee offense is one of the top units in multiple statistical categories. The Vols lead the nation in points per game with 47.3. UT is also No. 1 in total offense with 538.1 yards per game. Tennessee’s passing offense averages 332.3 yards per game, which ranks No. 3. The average dropped in Week 13, as the Vols threw for 151 yards after Hendon Hooker’s season-ending injury.
Golesh, 38, was on Heupel’s UCF staff in 2020, giving him some Sunshine State familiarity if he lands the USF job. Brice reports Golesh is not a top candidate to succeed Luke Fickell at Cincinnati.
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