UH coordinator Todd Orlando expected to leave for Texas

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As new University of Houston coach Major Applewhite begins to fill out his coaching staff, it appears he will need to find a defensive coordinator.

Although not official, Todd Orlando is expected to join Tom Herman at Texas, board of regents chairman Tilman Fertitta said Friday.

Earlier Friday, Houston athletic director Hunter Yurachek said Orlando has a "standing offer" to remain with the school.

"(Todd is) a great guy," Fertitta said. "I wish him the best of luck. I would have done anything to keep him."

Yurachek informed Orlando of the school's decision Friday morning.

"Todd Orlando has been unbelievable," Yurachek said. "Our program has not missed a beat under his leadership. He was in this process to the very end."

Orlando, who was named interim coach after Herman's departure, will remain with the Cougars through the Dec. 17 Las Vegas Bowl.

"He's committed to the young men in this program," Yurachek said. "That's the true testament to who he is both as a person and a football coach."