Les Miles and the University of Arizona have mutual interest to fill the Wildcats' head coaching vacancy following Rich Rodriguez's messy exit this week, sources have Rivals analyst Neal McCready.

Miles, whose name has been tied to several openings this season, last coached at LSU in 2016, where he was let go following a disappointing 2-2 start. He went 114-24 in Baton Rouge over 12 seasons with a national championship in 2007.

Earlier this month, Miles denied being offered any coaching positions despite much interest.

Miles has no experience in the Pac-12, but did serve as Colorado's offensive line coach in the 1980s long before the Buffaloes joined the conference.

Arizona fired Rodriguez on Tuesday amid misconduct allegations. Rodriguez denied the claims on Twitter.