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USF finished this season on a four-game losing
streak to end with a 4-8 record, including a 2-6 mark in the
American Athletic Conference.
Strong went 10-2 in his first season with the Bulls, but dropped
to 7-6 in 2018. He ends with a 21-16 mark at the school, which
hired him in December 2016 a few weeks after he was fired
following a three-year stint at Texas.
Strong was dismissed with two seasons remaining on a five-year
deal.
At USF, Strong replaced Willie Taggart, who is back on the
market after being let go by Florida State during the season. He
is "very interested" in returning to the Bulls, according to the
Tampa Bay Times.
Strong, 59, began his head coaching career at Louisville in
2010, posting a four-year record of 37-15. His time with the
Cardinals included an 11-win season in 2012 that ended with a
Sugar Bowl triumph, followed by a 12-1 season that culminated
with Louisville ranked No. 7 in the AP poll, fueled both years
by quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.
That success launched Strong to Texas, where he failed to lead
the team to a winning record, with three straight seasons with
seven defeats.
He has a career mark of 74-53 in 10 years, including a loss as
Florida's interim head coach for the 2004 Peach Bowl.
--Field Level Media
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