From what I read last night, it looks like this as a preliminary list:
1. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma
2. Dan Mullen, Mississippi State
3. Chris Peterson, Boise State
4. Bobby Petrino, Arkansas
Im going to lay early money on Stoops. He allegedly had serious interest last time around but had only been at OU for 3 seasons and felt like he had work to do.
Oklahoma aint getting better anytime soon. I honestly think hes hit the wall there, and Florida would be a good move for him. His cocky attitude would fit right in over there, he can recruit, and he has experience in the area.
If they cant get Stoops, Id go after Peterson. His offense and defense are pretty similar I think, and hes proven he can get it done in a big way. Mullen, like Strong, must be kicking his own ass right now, but I dont think Mullen would just walk away from his first coaching gig like that.
And look at what Mullen did this year:
Won 2009 Egg Bowl in first season
5-7 record versus the #1 Strength of Schedule in the NCAA
3 players named to All-SEC Team
4 players named to All-SEC Freshmen Team