USF names former Clemson assistant Jeff Scott new head football coach

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The University of South Florida is reportedly finalizing a deal to bring Clemson offensive coordinator Jeff Scott to USF as the new head coach.
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CLEMSON, SC - OCTOBER 17: Offensive Coordinator Jeff Scott of the Clemson Tigers looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Boston College Eagles at Memorial Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Tyler Smith/Getty Images)Tyler Smith/Getty Images

TAMPA, Fla. – A new era kicks off for USF Bulls football.

South Florida named former Clemson co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott as the new head football coach.

Scott had been on the Clemson Tigers staff since 2008 and was a finalist for the Broyles Award, which honors the top assistant coach in the country, in 2018.

USF is looking to rebuild after a disappointing 2019 campaign. The Bulls finished the season with a 4-8 record and fired head coach Charlie Strong earlier this month.

Scott had been a member of Clemson’s coaching staff that led the Tigers to five consecutive College Footbal Playoffs as well as two national titles.

He'll look to rejuvenate a USF offense that managed just 20.8 points per game last season, not even in the top 100 for qualifying schools.

The most notable player to come through Jeff Scott's Clemson offense is current Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson.