According to several sources including The Buffalo News, University of Buffalo head coach Turner Gill will be named the new head coach at Kansas.

Gill’s record was 20-30 at UB.

After a 2-10 opening season, Gill led the Bulls to a 5-7 record in 2007 and a share of the Mid-American Conference’s East Division title. But 2008 was Gill’s and UB’s breakthrough season.

Gill led the Bulls to an 8-6 record and to their first bowl bid in 50 years. But the highlight came in the MAC Championship Game against heavily favored, undefeated and No. 12 ranked Ball State.

UB scored two touchdowns on fumble returns and won the game 42-24, giving the school its first MAC championship.

Two years ago, Gill interviewed at Nebraska, where he was a player and longtime assistant, and he was considered at Washington State. Last year, he interviewed at Auburn and Syracuse and was believed to be the No. 1 prospect at Iowa State before pulling his name out of consideration.

Gill stands to make a lot more money in his job. Mark Mangino–who stepped down after accusations of verbal and physical abuse of players–was making about $2.2 million when he resigned. By comparison, the highest paid coach in the Mid-American Conference is Temple’s Al Golden at a reported $575,000.