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Reports: Chad Morris, once a target for Baylor job, tells SMU team he's staying with the Mustangs

SMU coach Chad Morris has informed his staff and players that he is remaining on the Hilltop, according to multiple reports.

Morris, who just finished his second season at SMU, was at one point believed to be one of the top candidates for Baylor's coming coaching vacancy as interim coach Jim Grobe is set to step aside.

SOURCE: SMU HC Chad Morris told his team Tuesday afternoon he is remaining at the school. Morris is 7-17 in 2 seasons (5-7 in 2016).

— SicEmSports (@SicEmSports) November 29, 2016

Morris was believed to have fallen out of favor after countering Baylor's 5-year, $24.