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College Football Coaching Carousel Quiet at Midseason
Midseason college football coaching changes remain minimal despite potential upheavals.
In brief
Midseason college football coaching changes remain minimal despite potential upheavals. College football has minimal coaching changes this midseason as financial pressures and upsets maintain stability. Originally reported by SI.
College Football’s Coaching Cycle
Spend extended time around college football and you’ll quickly understand why it’s often labeled a cyclic sport.
Conference Dominance Shifts
SEC dominance gives way to a national title run by the Big Ten before the fortunes of both conferences swap places.
Big 12 Offense Trend
Big 12 offenses become en vogue before the league digs into being known for its stout defenses.
Chip Kelly’s Wing T
Left to his own devices, Chip Kelly will break out the wing T like it’s 1982.
Midseason Coaching Status
In few places is this circular nature more reliable than the coaching carousel.
2025 Coaching Moves
In 2025, James Franklin was fired by Penn State and UAB moved on from Trent Dilfer.
Current Calm Status
This year there’s been zero major movement due to potential nine-figure coaching changes and skyrocketing costs.
ACC Coaching Concerns
Mike Norvell’s decision at Louisville might have cost him the Florida State job.
ACC Florida State
Louisville’s 44, 20 loss keeps Seminoles winless on the road since 2023.
ACC Miami Game
Seminoles are .500 on the season going into the Miami game.
ACC Dabo Swinney
Dabo Swinney may make staff/personnel changes to address fan unrest and declining competitive standing.
ACC Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick’s temperature cooled after Michael Lombardi’s resignation.
ACC Tar Heels
Tar Heels (3, 2) improved over last year with a win against Pitt.
ACC Bowl Bid
A bowl bid might be all Belichick needs to move forward into 2027.
ACC Buyout
Belichick faces a relatively manageable $10 million buyout if changes occur.
Big 12 Dave Aranda
Dave Aranda’s seat cooled after a 4, 1 start but he may stay through eighth season.
Big 12 Sonny Dykes
Sonny Dykes faces unrest at TCU but has a contract extension with buyout.
Big 12 Colorado
Colorado’s Deion Sanders faces $26 million buyout if new administration resets.
Big 12 Cincinnati
Cincinnati’s Scott Satterfield may file away after 4, 0 start and road loss.
Big Ten Lincoln Riley
Lincoln Riley beat Penn State in front of record-breaking crowd.
The one thing
College football has minimal coaching changes this midseason as financial pressures and upsets maintain stability.
