Report: Favorite emerging for Will Wade replacement at LSU

David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesA favorite is emerging to be chosen to right the ship that Will Wade left in rough condition at LSU. According to Billy Embody of On3 and Jeff Goodman of Stadium, Murray State head coach Matt McMahon has the inside-track to the Tigers job.

First, Goodman reported that McMahon was firmly in the mix to be Wade’s replacement at LSU.

“Murray State head coach Matt McMahon is in the mix for the LSU opening, source told @Stadium,” tweeted Goodman. “LSU also looked at Todd Golden before he was hired at Florida.”

Then, Embody added that not only is McMahon in the mix — he’s the favorite to be the next coach of LSU.

“Building off Jeff’s report — Hearing things…