SMU is expected to complete its coaching search on Monday and reach a deal with former California head coach Sonny Dykes, according to a report from Sports Illustrated's Bruce Feldman.

SOURCE: #SMU has zeroed in on ex #Cal & #LaTech HC Sonny Dykes to become the Mustangs next head coach. A deal is expected to get worked out today. — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 11, 2017

SMU lost head coach Chad Morris to the Arkansas opening last week. The Mustang athletic department has been motivated to move quickly on a head coach decision with the early signing period for recruits approaching.

Dykes spent four seasons as the Cal head coach and three at Louisiana Tech, amassing a 41-44 record. After being fired by Cal following the 2016 season, the Big Spring native spent the last season as an offensive analyst at TCU under Gary Patterson.

The 48-year-old Dykes is known for his variation of the Air Raid offense. While not identical to the power-spread that Morris ran, Dykes' system also looks to be an up-tempo and balanced attack.

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