College Football Coaching Carousel: Massive Buyouts and Top Candidates in 2025
College football coaching buyouts are reaching unsustainable levels, with costs around $185 million by Week 10, raising concerns about the financial viability of such spending amid increasing pressures on university budgets and changing economic models in college athletics. Experts suggest that the cycle of firing and hiring coaches with large buyouts may continue due to competitive pressures and the evolving landscape of college sports, including NIL and transfer portal impacts.