SOUTH BEND, Ind., Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The University of Notre Dame has reportedly come to terms with New England assistant Charlie Weis to replace Tyrone Willingham as head football coach.
ESPN.com reported Saturday that Weis, the Patriots offensive coordinator the past five years, will receive a six-year contract worth approximately $2 million per season.
A press conference has been scheduled for Monday. Weis reportedly will fly to South Bend after New England's game against visiting Cincinnati Sunday.
Weis graduated from Notre Dame in 1978, but did not play for the football team. He will be the first alumnus to coach the Fighting Irish since Hugh Devore in 1963.
Willingham was fired after three seasons and a 21-15 overall record. With two years left, he was the first Notre Dame coach to be fired before his contract was up.
Defensive coordinator Kent Baer will coach Notre Dame against Oregon State in the Insight Bowl on Dec. 28.
