As NFL teams enter the 2026 coaching market, buzz centers on Harbaugh and Stefanski as top targets, with a slate of openings shaping early discussions: the Cardinals may hire Vance Joseph amid GM-control questions; the Falcons could pursue Harbaugh for a fresh front office; the Ravens are reportedly eyeing Jesse Minter; the Browns are weighing Stefanski or Mike McDaniel while keeping defensive continuity; the Raiders are eyeing Klint Kubiak; the Dolphins are linked to Chris Shula; the Giants may circle back to Stefanski; and the Titans are considering Matt Nagy. With interviews already underway and several teams aiming to move quickly, the first hires could come soon.
The Arizona Cardinals are actively extending interview requests to four coaching candidates, including Vance Joseph, Robert Saleh, Anthony Weaver, and Klint Kubiak, as part of their head coaching search. The first round of interviews will be virtual, with in-person interviews starting after Jan. 19. Several other NFL teams also have head coaching openings following the Ravens' firing of John Harbaugh.
The article discusses the ongoing NFL coaching changes, team strategies for Week 18, and major player and coach movements, including the trade of Micah Parsons and upcoming coaching hires, as teams prepare for the playoffs and future seasons.
Brian Hartline, Ohio State's offensive coordinator, is set to become the next head coach at USF, replacing Alex Golesh, and will continue calling plays for Ohio State through the College Football Playoff. The coaching carousel also involves Kansas State's expected retirement of Chris Klieman and the potential appointment of Collin Klein as the new head coach.
Kentucky has dismissed Mark Stoops and is set to hire Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as their new head coach, marking a bold move by bucking the trend of hiring experienced coaches. Stein's offensive expertise and local ties make him a promising choice, though he faces challenges such as securing adequate funding and competing with basketball for resources in the SEC.
Florida State's dominant 42-7 win over Wake Forest highlights the team's potential and raises questions about what could have been this season, emphasizing improvements in offense, defense, and discipline, and suggesting that coaching stability could be key to future success.
The article predicts a chaotic college football coaching carousel for 2025, with Florida likely hiring Lane Kiffin, Penn State considering Manny Diaz, Ole Miss eyeing Ryan Silverfield, LSU possibly hiring Jon Sumrall, and other programs making strategic coaching decisions amid vacancies and internal turmoil.
The 2025 college football coaching carousel is expected to be one of the most active ever, with numerous midseason firings, potential openings across major and Group of 5 programs, and high-profile coaches like Lane Kiffin and Jimbo Fisher in the spotlight, amid a landscape of significant buyouts and strategic moves.
The article presents a fan-fiction simulation of a chaotic college football coaching carousel, illustrating how various coaching moves could trigger a domino effect across major programs, creating a highly unpredictable and tumultuous coaching landscape.
The college football coaching carousel is about to become extremely chaotic with major programs like LSU, Penn State, and Florida potentially making high-profile coaching changes, leading to a series of disruptive moves that could reshape the landscape of college football.
Several college football coaches, including Luke Fickell, Hugh Freeze, Mike Norvell, and Billy Napier, are at risk of being fired soon due to poor team performances and ongoing struggles, with some potentially losing their jobs before fans wake up on Sunday.
The article previews Week 8 college football games featuring top-ranked teams like Ole Miss, Georgia, USC, Notre Dame, Alabama, Utah, BYU, and Vanderbilt, highlighting key matchups, player performances, and coaching changes, while also providing midseason reviews and predictions for the remainder of the season.
The college football landscape is in flux, with coaching changes, team struggles, and conference realignments creating a 'strange place' in the sport, leading to a chaotic coaching carousel and uncertain future for many programs.
The article humorously explores a wild hypothetical chain reaction of college football coaching changes, involving major programs like UCLA, Texas, Penn State, Nebraska, and others, imagining a domino effect driven by strategic hires and departures across the sport.
The 2025 college football coaching carousel is heating up with several high-profile coaches like Dave Aranda, Matt Campbell, and Lane Kiffin potentially moving to new programs, amid a busy cycle with multiple openings across Power 4 conferences and Group of 5 schools, driven by changing athletic department strategies and NFL-style roster management.
