AP Source: Buffalo pegs Leipold as football coach

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A person familiar with the decision confirms to The Associated Press the University at Buffalo has agreed to hire Wisconsin-Whitewater coach Lance Leipold to take over its football program.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Sunday night because Buffalo has not revealed who it is hiring. The Mid-American Conference school has scheduled a news conference for Monday, when Leipold's hiring will be formally announced.

Sports Illustrated first reported the move on its website.

The 50-year-old Leipold has a 106-6 record in eight seasons, and led Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater to five national championships. The No. 1-ranked Warhawks are 12-0 this season and will play Wartburg (Iowa) in the quarterfinals next weekend.

At Buffalo, Leipold will replace Jeff Quinn, who was fired last month.