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The Washington Huskies have settled on Steve Sarkisian as their new coach, according to a report on ESPN and one source.

The 34-year-old Sarkisian is currently USC's associate head coach and offensive coordinator.

He played quarterback at BYU in 1995 and 1996.

Washington athletic director Scott Woodward, approached by reporters before Washington's basketball game with Oklahoma State, said he had no comment.

Sarkisian interviewed at UW on Thanksgiving Day and one source said Thursday that "he thought it went really well."

Another source told The Times on Thursday night that Sarkisian badly wants the job and has had some of his coaching friends lobbying the Huskies on his behalf. It had been thought nothing would be done concerning Sarkisian until after USC plays its final regular-season game Saturday against UCLA.

One source said Woodward was blown away by Sarkisian's interview and decided to go with a young, energetic face to take over for the fired Tyrone Willingham.

Earlier in the day, two coaches known to have interviewed for the job had decided to withdraw their names — Fresno State's Pat Hill and Texas Tech's Mike Leach.

The hire caps a search that began when Willingham was informed on Oct. 27 that he would not be back as coach next season.