Ex Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Linked to College Football Job Opening

Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith -- now the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator -- could be headed to his alma mater, North Carolina.

Smith's alma mater, the University of North Carolina, announced Tuesday it will fire head football coach Mack Brown at the end of the season -- and Smith has been mentioned as a potential candidate.with the leading options to replace Brown, and Smith was added to the list Tuesday afternoon. ESPN insider Pete Thamel doubled down on the idea.

Known for his offensive mind, the Falcons struggled to find consistent production in 2023, as the Smith-led unit finished the year No. 26 in scoring with 18.9 points per game and No. 17 in total offense at 334.3 yards per game. This year, led by first-year head coach Raheem Morris, offensive coordinator Zac Robinson and quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Falcons have broken the 30-point barrier three times in 11 games.

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