Florida defensive coordinator Geoff Collins and Temple are working to finalize deal that will make him the Owls head coach, a person involved in the negotiations tells The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because contract details were still being completed.
ESPN first reported Collins would be Temple’s next coach.
Collins would replace Matt Rhule, who left the Philadelphia-based school last week for Baylor after leading the 23rd-ranked Owls to consecutive double-digit victory seasons and the American Athletic Conference championship this year.
Rhule was at Temple for four seasons and brought the program to new heights, including consecutive bowl bids for the first time in school history.