LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 9 (UPI) -- The Lincoln Journal Star reported Thursday night that Bill Callahan has agreed to become coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The newspaper cited a "source close to the situation" in reporting that Callahan is the school's choice to replace Frank Solich, who was fired Nov. 29.
Callahan was seen leaving a Lincoln hotel Thursday night and told reporters, "I'll talk to you guys later." His agent, Gary O'Hagan, told the Journal Star, "Things are progressing. That's all I can say."
Cornhuskers assistant coaches Bo Pelini and Turner Gill also interviewed for the position. Nebraska was rebuffed by Arkansas coach Houston Nutt and Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.
Callahan, 47, was fired by the Oakland Raiders on Dec. 31 following a 4-12 season. A year ago, he guided Oakland to its first Super Bowl appearance in 19 years.
