Bob Stoops is no longer considered a candidate for the Florida State coaching job, according to a report.

The Tallahassee Democrat, citing two unnamed sources, is reporting that FSU “does not consider [Stoops] a candidate” for its vacant coaching job. The same publication wrote that Stoops was a candidate earlier this month and quoted athletic director David Coburn as stating that Stoops was “on the list” of prospective candidates.

Noles247 confirmed through various sources that both sides were in negotiations since the time Willie Taggart was fired earlier this month. FSU was willing to make a substantial investment in Stoops, but it appears that it was not lucrative enough to attract the former Oklahoma coach back to college football.

Check back shortly for more updates on where FSU goes from here.