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Herman out? Smart in? Speculation over USC coaching search shifts into overdrive

Is Tom Herman in or out? Is Kirby Smart on deck to become South Carolina’s next head coach?

With one game left in the Gamecocks’ season, speculation over USC’s coaching search has kicked into overdrive. First, there was a report that Houston head coach Tom Herman seemed to ready to move to Columbia. Then there was a report that Herman had taken his name out of consideration. Then there was a report that Smart, Alabama’s defensive coordinator, is next on USC athletic director Ray Tanner’s list.

Wednesday night, the South Carolina Radio Network (which is not affiliated with USC) reported that Herman had reached an agreement in principle with South Carolina, contingent upon a visit to Columbia which could take place days after Saturday’s season finale against No.