The Mountaineers will begin a national search for a new West Virginia head football coach after Neal Brown was fired following a 6-6 campaign. Brown finished his tenure in Morgantown with a 37-35 record,

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

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.

The West Virginia job is open as the school fired coach Neal Brown after six seasons and a record of 37-35 on Sunday. West Virginia is the fourth Power Four job to come open and second in the Big 12 after UCF coach Gus Malzahn resigned to become the offensive coordinator at Florida State.