San Jose State is working to finalize a deal with former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent Brennan as the Spartans head coach, two people with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. ESPN first reported Niumatalolo was being targeted by San Jose State as its next head coach. Niumatalolo is the winningest coach in Navy history, going 109-83 in 15 seasons before being fired after the 2022 game against Army. Niumatalolo has said that if he got another chance to be a head coach, he would likely move away from the run-heavy scheme. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesSan Jose State is looking for a replacement for Brennan, who took the Arizona job after seven seasons with the Spartans.

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Persons: Ken Niumatalolo, Brent Brennan, Niumatalolo, Chip Kelly, Brennan Organizations: Spartans, Associated Press, ESPN, San, Army, Midshipmen, Navy, UCLA, Bruins, Brennan's, AP Locations: Jose State, San Jose State, Arizona