Former NFL offensive coordinator Greg Olson is in the mix to become Purdue University’s next head football coach.

Two sources told Sporting News that Olson has interviewed for the vacancy created by last month’s firing of Darrell Hazell. Olson also was dismissed from his job last month when axed as the Jaguars' offensive coordinator following the team's 2-5 start. The move didn’t create a spark as the Jags (2-7) have lost both subsequent contests since assistant Nate Hackett assumed the play-calling responsibilities.

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Olson, 53, has a prior coaching history at Purdue. He served as quarterbacks coach from 1997 to 2000 and tight ends coach/recruiting coordinator in 2002. Olson left both times for NFL opportunities.

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Olson has previously served as offensive coordinator for the Lions, Rams, Buccaneers and Raiders.

Hazell was 9-33 in three-plus seasons as Purdue’s head coach. Gerad Parker is serving as Hazell’s interim replacement for the rest of the season.