LSU?has zeroed in on Houston's Tom Herman as its next head coach and could have a deal in place as early as Saturday, sources said Thursday. But another source said Herman hasn't ruled out an offer from Texas, which has been expected to make Herman its top choice if Charlie Strong is fired. LSU has scheduled a news conference for 1 p.m. ET Saturday. USA Today Sports reported that Herman, in his second season as Houston's coach,? met with LSU officials?on Thursday afternoon. Florida State's Jimbo Fisher was also near the top of LSU's wish list, after being targeted last year when it appeared Les Miles might be fired. But LSU's search over the past few days shifted from Fisher to Herman. A source told ESPN that LSU interim coach Ed Orgeron is the clear-cut "backup plan" should it be unable to hire Herman.? "Contrary to media reports, there has been no decision made on who will be the next football coach at LSU," the school said in a statement...