The search for Oregon's new head football Coach is nearing an end. Informed sources tell DuckTerritory.com that South Florida head coach Willie Taggart has emerged as the favorite to land the job and could be announced within the next 48 hours.

According to Portland sports talk host, Pac-12 Networks analyst, and former Portland State head coach Nigel Burton an announcement is expected within 24 hours and that the new head coach is "rumored to be a non-Power-5" head coach.

BREAKING: Heard from source w/ ties to UO ath dept, decision on new head football coach HAS been made & rumored to be current non-Power5 HC — Nigel Burton (@CoachNBurton) December 7, 2016



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The Ducks have interviewed with Boise State's Bryan Harsin, South Florida's Willie Taggart, and Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Greg Schiano.

Temple head coach Matt Rhule also interviewed but has since accepted the head coaching job at Baylor.

Mississippi State's Dan Mullen, former Oregon head coach and current NFL head coach Chip Kelly, and Florida's Jim McElwain have also been linked to the job.

Oregon fired Mark Helfrich after four seasons last Tuesday.