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FILE - This combination of file photos shows new Kansas football coach Les Miles, left, at an NCAA college football news conference in Lawrence, Kan., Nov. 18, 2018, and Chris Klieman introduced as the 35th Kansas State head football coach in Manhattan, Kan., Dec. 12, 2018. The two schools took vastly different approaches to hiring new head coaches. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

New coaches at Kansas, K-State are studies in contrast

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2019, file photo, Troy University's new NCAA college football coach Chip Lindsey speaks after he was introduced during a news conference in Troy, Ala. Chip Lindsey and his family were just settling into their new house in Kansas when the call came. Lindsey, who had recently become Les Miles’ offensive coordinator at Kansas, moved into the house with his family on Jan. 4 shortly after they joined him in Lawrence. Then Troy called about its head coaching job and he was introduced back in Alabama on Jan. 10, a whirlwind of packing, unpacking and moving even for a well-traveled football coach(Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP, File)

Chip Lindsey hoping to sustain Troy’s successful run

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Kansas running back Khalil Herbert (10) carries the ball down field during an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, in Lubbock, Texas. (Sam Grenadier/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP, File)

Les Miles sets out to turnaround moribund Kansas program

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas coach Les Miles speaks to the media on the first day of Big 12 NCAA college football media days Monday, July 15, 2019, at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David Kent)

KU’s Miles figures he’s back where he belongs — on sideline

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

The Latest: Miles says RB Pooka Williams reinstated to team

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, University of Kansas new NCAA college football coach Les Miles makes a statement during a news conference in Lawrence, Kan. In his first season in charge, Miles is trying desperately to change the culture of Kansas football. He has pounded the pavement in recruiting, established relationships with influential boosters and generated newfound excitement in the Jayhawks. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Les Miles trying to get Kansas ahead of the curve

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, University of Kansas new NCAA college football coach Les Miles makes a statement during a news conference in Lawrence, Kan. Miles and Kansas State counterpart Chris Klieman wrap up their initial recruiting classes, both having hit the ground running in their new gigs. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Kansas, K-State wrap up first classes for new coaches

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

New Big 12 coaches busy on signing day; OU, Texas all set

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, University of Kansas new football coach Les Miles makes a statement during a news conference in Lawrence, Kan. At right, in a Dec. 12, 2018, file photo, Chris Klieman is introduced as the 35th Kansas State NCAA college football head coach, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas and Kansas State both have new head coaches, and as Les Miles and Chris Klieman put the finishing touches on whirlwind recruiting classes, it is already clear that they will be butting heads for top recruits. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Kansas, K-State butt heads as early signing period opens

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Les Miles brings Auburn offensive coordinator to Kansas

Associated Press

Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr., center, is tackled by Oklahoma safety Robert Barnes, left, and linebacker Curtis Bolton, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Kansas faces week of change as one coach leaves, one arrives

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

University of Kansas new football coach Les Miles makes a statement during a news conference in Lawrence, Kan., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Miles energizes Kansas but now must start building winner

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Former LSU football coach Les Miles steps off of a chartered jet with his family before being picked up by Kansas Athletics officials at the Topeka Regional Airport in Topeka, Kan., on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Person familiar with decision tells the Associated Press on Sunday that Kansas has hired ex-LSU coach Miles to lead Jayhawks football program. (Chris Neal/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)

Hat is back: Miles signs 5-year contract to coach Kansas

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

AP source: Kansas, Miles working on deal to coach Jayhawks

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

LSU, former coach Les Miles agree to $1.5M buyout settlement

Associated Press

LSU running back Derrius Guice (5) leaps into the end zone in front of Missouri safety Thomas Wilson (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Guice helps LSU open Orgeron era with 42-7 win over Missouri

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, file photo, Houston head coach Tom Herman runs drills with his team before an NCAA college football game against Texas State in San Marcos, Texas. After firing the most successful coach football coach in the history of the program, LSU needs a home run hire. &quot;Let’s say there's a coach at Houston who may have a choice at Texas, Southern Cal or LSU,&quot; former LSU coach and Big Ten Network analysis Gerry DiNardo said, making a not so subtle reference to Herman. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

LSU needs home run hire but competition could be tough

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Les Miles says it would be difficult ‘not being a coach’

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Les Miles fired by LSU: report

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

FILE - This Sept. 24, 2016 file photo shows LSU head coach Les Miles reacting to a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Auburn, Ala. Two people familiar with the decision say LSU has fired Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and promoted defensive line coach Ed Orgeron to interim head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. Miles firing comes one day after LSU lost 18-13 at Auburn. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, file)

LSU fires Miles, Cameron, promotes Orgeron

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press