LSU's Dave Aranda in talks to become UNLV head coach, report says

LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda is in talks to become the next head coach at UNLV, according to a report from The Athletic's Bruce Feldman.

SOURCES: #LSU DC Dave Aranda has emerged as the focus of the #UNLV head coaching search and a deal could be sorted out as early as within the next 24 hours.

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 10, 2019

Aranda has spent the past four seasons as the Tigers' defensive coordinator and in that time boosted LSU's reputation as one of the top defenses in college football.  He is one of the highest paid assistant coaches in country earning roughly $2.5 million per season following the contract he agreed to prior to the 2018 season.