By coming to a settlement regarding his LSU buyout on Thursday, former coach Les Miles has paved the way for a potential return to the sidelines.

That return could come in Lawrence, where the Kansas Jayhawks are looking to replace fired head coach David Beaty.

In fact, according to Bovada, Miles is the favorite to land the job, checking in with 3/2 odds. Other notable names on the list below include former Arkansas coach Bret Bielema (12/1), ex-LSU OC Matt Canada (20/1) and former Alabama OC and Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin (20/1):

Who will be the next full time head coach for the Kansas Jayhawks?

  • Les Miles                                  3/2
  • Troy Calhoun                            4/1
  • Jedd Fisch                                4/1
  • Dave Doeren                             8/1
  • Bret Bielema                             12/1
  • Neal Brown                               20/1
  • Matt Canada                             20/1
  • Jason Candle                            20/1
  • Manny Diaz                               20/1
  • Willie Fritz                                 20/1
  • Lane Kiffin                                20/1
  • Clark Lea                                  20/1
  • Seth Littrell                                20/1
  • Scott Satterfield                        20/1

Miles would be an interesting hire for the Jayhawks, who badly need something positive to happen with their football program.

We’ll see how the coaching search plays out moving forward.