The Carolina Panthers have turned to the college ranks to fill their coaching vacancy.
Baylor coach Matt Rhule is finalizing a deal to take over the top job with the team, a person with knowledge of the deal told USA TODAY Sports' Mike Jones. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been completed.
Yahoo Sports' Pete Thamel was first to report the news.
Rhule, 44, took Baylor from a 1-11 record in 2017, his first year, to a 11-3 mark and Sugar Bowl berth this season. He served as Temple's head coach from 2013-16, compiling a 28-23 mark.