(KTTS News) — Missouri State football coach Bobby Petrino is leaving the Bears to become the new offensive coordinator at UNLV, according to ESPN.

Bobby Petrino is returning to the FBS ranks as the offensive coordinator at UNLV under new coach Barry Odom, sources tell ESPN. Petrino was head coach at Missouri State the last three seasons. He’s widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds/play-callers in the game.

— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) December 15, 2022

Missouri State hired Petrino in 2020.

He turned the Bears into a winner, taking the Bears to the playoffs in his first two seasons.

But the Bears ended this season at just 5-6.

Bobby Petrino also had conversations with Texas A&M about an OC job as well as a few other schools. He’s scheduled to fly to Las Vegas later on Thursday to finalize the deal with @unlvfootball. Gives the Rebels two former SEC head coaches in Barry Odom and Petrino.

— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) December 15, 2022