Art Briles nearly left Baylor for Texas coaching job in 2014

Art Briles almost accepted a coaching position at Texas in 2014 but opted to remain at Baylor after losing in the Fiesta Bowl. This decision came after Briles reportedly agreed to join Texas, with officials set to finalize his contract the day after Baylor's loss to UCF. Former Baylor athletic director Ian McCaw expressed surprise at Briles' choice to stay, citing loyalty to the program amid lucrative offers from Texas. Briles enjoyed success at Baylor, leading the team to multiple top-15 finishes before his career was marred by a scandal that led to his firing in 2016.

• 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Art Briles nearly left Baylor to coach at Texas in 2014, per report