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Houston head coach Willie Fritz praised the atmosphere at BYU's LaVell Edwards Stadium despite his team's 30-18 loss in their regular season finale. Fritz, in his first year with Houston, acknowledged the challenges of the Big 12 Conference and emphasized the need for improvement in recruiting and coaching staff. Despite a 4-8 season, Fritz commended his team's perseverance and effort throughout the year.
Tulane football is in search of a new head coach to replace Willie Fritz, who left for the Houston job. Potential candidates include Troy head coach Jon Sumrall, former Tulane assistant and current Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins, Tulane offensive coordinator Slade Nagle, Missouri defensive coordinator Blake Baker, and LSU quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan. These candidates have strong ties to Tulane and bring a range of experience and expertise to the table.
Houston has hired Willie Fritz, the former head coach of Tulane, as their next football coach. Fritz led Tulane to multiple bowl games and a conference title during his tenure. He replaces Dana Holgorsen, who was fired after three losing seasons. Fritz expressed excitement for the opportunity and plans to build a successful program at Houston. The Cougars had a challenging first season in the Big 12, finishing with a 2-7 record. Fritz's debut will be against UNLV in 2024, followed by a road game against Oklahoma.