Florida Atlantic defensive coordinator Chris Kiffin -- brother of Owls head coach Lane -- is leaving for a coaching position with the San Francisco 49ers, a source tells ESPN.
Houston board of regents chairman Tilman Fertitta said Friday night that Lane Kiffin was never close to becoming the Cougars' head coach and that the Alabama OC "was not a safe hire."
Florida Atlantic is in talks with Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin to become the Owls' next head coach, sources said.
Houston stayed in-house for its hire, giving Major Applewhite a five-year deal as the Cougars' new coach.
Houston officials will meet Thursday night to discuss the three candidates for the Cougars' coaching vacancy, sources told ESPN.
After Alabama cruised over Florida for the SEC title on Saturday, Lane Kiffin addressed his future by saying he would like to stay as the Crimson Tide offensive coordinator through the playoff.
