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Five candidates not named Tom Herman that could potentially replace Charlie Strong at Texas

While Houston coach Tom Herman is viewed as the consensus front-runner to replace Charlie Strong as Texas' head football coach, here are several possibilities to consider:

Dabo Swinney, Clemson

Getty Images CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 12: Head Coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers walks onto the field prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Memorial Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Tyler Smith/Getty Images)

Took Clemson to the CFP title game last season and has the Tigers in the top four season. Visited Mack Brown early in his coaching tenure and spent two days with then-Texas coach.