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College Football Head Coach Fired: 5 Potential Replacements
Mike Locksley fired from Maryland as Big Ten program seeks new coach.
In brief
Mike Locksley fired from Maryland as Big Ten program seeks new coach. Mike Locksley was fired by Maryland after the Big Ten program elected to 'part ways' with him, with five potential replacements emerging for the Terrapins' sideline. Originally reported by CFB-HQ On SI.
Mike Locksley fired
By this time last season, seven FBS college football head coaches were unemployed. By this time this year, it’s just one.
First domino falls
The first domino has officially fallen, and likely more are to come as schools compare win columns with financial statements.
Brian Kelly
Any coach with 200 wins at Notre Dame and LSU is worth considering, regardless of how it ended with the Tigers.
Kelly's financial incentive
LSU owes Kelly a $54 million buyout, so any salary he accepts from Maryland reduces the amount LSU has to pay him.
Charles Huff
Huff has head coaching stops at Marshall, Southern Miss, and Memphis, with Memphis at 5-2.
Huff's potential promotion
Memphis is one of the premier rushing teams in college football, within striking distance near the top of the American Conference.
Lance Taylor
Taylor has coached Western Michigan to a 10-4 record after rebounding from 4-8 in 2023.
Taylor's NFL experience
Taylor has NFL experience and stints at Notre Dame and Stanford, with expertise building productive offenses.
Dan Mullen
Mullen has a 117-68 overall record in FBS, won 10 games in three seasons, and finished in the AP top 15 five times.
Brian Hartline
Hartline recruited Jeremiah Smith to Ohio State and has a pile of NFL receivers from his alma mater.
Hartline's next step
Hartline is 39 and has been head coach at USF (5-2) for just this season, aiming to replace Ryan Day at Ohio State.
What it means
Mike Locksley was fired by Maryland after the Big Ten program elected to 'part ways' with him, with five potential replacements emerging for the Terrapins' sideline.
