This search could get very interesting thanks to a couple of West Virginians who figure to get consideration and could have strong support.

(WTVY) - Former Troy head coach Neal Brown was fired from West Virginia on Sunday, ESPN reports. His firing comes after a 52-15 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. West Virginia University will owe Brown $9.775 million for the final three years of his contract.

West Virginia fired football coach Neal Brown after he went 37-35 in six seasons, including a 6-6 mark during the 2024 season:

West Virginia is set to fire sixth-year coach Neal Brown, the school announced on Sunday. Brown's ouster comes on the heels of a devastating 52-15 loss at Texas Tech to drop the Mountaineers to 6-6 on the season and Brown to 37-35 overall in Morgantown.

Chad Scott has been named interim head coach at West Virginia University, according to reports. The school is expected to confirm the decision today.

West Virginia fired coach Neal Brown on Sunday, one day after the Mountaineers were routed 52-15 by Texas Tech. West Virginia went 6-6 this season, including 5-4 in Big 12 play. Brown was 37-35 in six seasons with the Mountaineers.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (KDKA) -- West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced on Sunday that the school has parted ways with head football coach Neal Brown after six seasons.

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University officially parted ways with head football coach Neal Brown on Sunday, ending a six-year tenure marked by steady, yet unspectacular results.

West Virginia fired coach Neal Brown on Sunday as the Mountaineers continue to flounder in the Big 12, finishing the season 6-6. Athletic director Wren Baker announced the firing in a statement, wishing Brown and his family “the very best in their next endeavor.

Athletic director Wren Baker announced the firing in a statement, wishing Brown and his family “the very best in their next endeavor.”