'26 CFB Coaching Carousel

[84lion]

Franklin added the “OPEN TO WORK” flair to his LinkedIn profile today.

Some things never change, do they?

 

[creamery freak]

This about sums it up:

Every agent for coaches in the country probably throw CJF's name out there so they can get their guys a raise and themselves.

 

[KingLando]

NCSU interviewed Russell Wilson--they're going to do something crazy--for their sake hopefully it works

 

[Ludd]

Indiana literally did 2 years ago
Kentucky may have as well
Again...the objective is to win titlesn

Cignetti and Stein were not big swings.

 

[DaytonRickster]

NCSU interviewed Russell Wilson--they're going to do something crazy--for their sake hopefully it works

No coaching experience. Not good.

 

[KingLando]

Cignetti and Stein were not big swings.

Maybe we're defining it differently
I'm talking about not taking the safe route with someone like James but gambling on a coordinator or lower level HC. Cignetti and Stein are the opposite approach to hiring Franklin...or even MC

 

[Ludd]

Maybe we're defining it differently
I'm talking about not taking the safe route with someone like James but gambling on a coordinator or lower level HC. Cignetti and Stein are the opposite approach to hiring Franklin...or even MC

I’m talking about hiring a big name hoping to recreate a situation like so many teams have done.

 

[KingLando]

I’m talking about hiring a big name hoping to recreate a situation like so many teams have done.

Yeah we weren't aligned. That's not what I meant at all. Gambling on lower level guys or coordinators is a big swing for me. It's pure risk. Hiring Franklin is safe and cautious.

 

[Nitt1300]

Nebraska's Matt Rhule urges calm after fan cursed at his daughter following loss

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule vouched for his program and urged calm after a fan cursed at his daughter following the Huskers' loss to Washington on Saturday in Lincoln.

www.espn.com

That "fan" needs a beating

 

[Ludd]

Yeah we weren't aligned. That's not what I meant at all. Gambling on lower level guys or coordinators is a big swing for me. It's pure risk. Hiring Franklin is safe and cautious.

Hiring a low level guy or a first timer is not what I would consider a big swing because it’s not costing you as much money.

 

[KingLando]

Hiring a low level guy or a first timer is not what I would consider a big swing because it’s not costing you as much money.

Where did I say money?
Franklin = safe hire--he'll win 8+ games most season but will never win a title
Stein - huge swing that will either be a homerun or a swing and a miss

 

[Binder74]

Saw that Nebraska fired OC Holgorsen.

 

[KingLando]

Saw that Nebraska fired OC Holgorsen.

Rhule trying to save his job--no idea what made him think that was going to work
He also defended him hard core last week

 

[Catch1lion]

Let’s be real: Kyle Whittingham’s first season has been a disaster. Michigan gave his chosen OC, Jason Beck, a $3 million-a-year contract and spent plenty on his roster ($36 million-$40 million). The Wolverines shouldn’t be scoring 6 points against their downtrodden, rebuilding rival. Something has felt off about the Michigan-Whittingham marriage since Day 1. I wouldn’t rule out the parties agreeing to a mutual divorce after one season.--Stewart Mandel
Disarray in Ann Arbor is always sweet.

 

[Catch1lion]

Obviously- “The number of explosive plays has really hurt,” coach Ryan Day said.

Grecian Formula 44 seems uncomfortable to say the least. Seems like the D is getting most of the blame. Maybe Patricia takes the fall. ----
We didn’t expect any of this to happen,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day told reporters.

Not only have the Buckeyes lost consecutive regular-season games for the first time since 2011, but they have done so by a combined 71-46. The Buckeyes might be lucky to be ranked in the top 20 when the selection committee delivers its next update on the CFP race.--- by Ralph Russo

 

[JoePaMajorCFBrecord409Ws]

Hiring a low level guy or a first timer is not what I would consider a big swing because it’s not costing you as much money.

Exactly, we could have had Chesney for a fraction of what Dr. Clown offered Sitaki and ultimately paid Campbell -- and Chesney badly wanted to be here.... but Dr. Clown would have none of it because he's so self-impressed.... - by what, no one is sure.

 

[WVilleLion]

NC State to hire Rivers. Honestly, hard to be worse than the avg. last HC they had with DD. He will at least create some excitement for the fan base.

 

[RochLion]

NC State to hire Philip Rivers as new head football coach. Surprising jumping right from HS to college head coach.

Philip Rivers finalizing agreement to return to NC State as Wolfpack’s new head coach in remarkable move

Philip Rivers had already begun assembling a coaching staff before formally accepting the NC State job, sources say. His son Gunner enrolls in January.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Bison13]

NC State to hire Rivers. Honestly, hard to be worse than the avg. last HC they had with DD. He will at least create some excitement for the fan base.

I became a fan of the Wolfpack when he was there.

 

[KingLando]

NC State to hire Philip Rivers as new head football coach. Surprising jumping right from HS to college head coach.

Philip Rivers finalizing agreement to return to NC State as Wolfpack’s new head coach in remarkable move

Philip Rivers had already begun assembling a coaching staff before formally accepting the NC State job, sources say. His son Gunner enrolls in January.

www.foxnews.com

Crazy but if you're NCSU why not gamble

 

[KingLando]

My biggest "issue" with hiring Rivers is simply I never saw him as a great leader--I think he was a very good QB and a big name for NCSU to sell to recruits but I just can't see as motivator

 

[s1uggo72]

My biggest "issue" with hiring Rivers is simply I never saw him as a great leader--I think he was a very good QB and a big name for NCSU to sell to recruits but I just can't see as motivator

Why would u think that?

 

[KingLando]

Why would u think that?

LT said a lot of great things about Rivers after he retired but there were a lot of times his leadership was questioned during his career.
We'll see how he does.

 

[LMTLION]

Wow, UM was desperate to dump Beck.

 

[KingLando]

Wow, UM was desperate to dump Beck.

I mean, if they didn't fire him Whittingham might have been a dead man walking heading into this offseason
They should get a decent coordinator with Carr as the QB
I'd be shocked if Beck wasn't quickly hired--though I'm sure he regrets leaving BYU

 

[84lion]

I mean, if they didn't fire him Willingham might have been a dead man walking heading into this offseason

Every time I see "Willingham" I think of Ty Willingham.

 

[KingLando]

Every time I see "Willingham" I think of Ty Willingham.

Because my phone hates me an autocorrected it. Whittingham smh. Fixing it.

 

[Catch1lion]

OSU cans special teams coach after Ducks fake punt, and a couple of miscues during the USC game. Overall metrics were low too. Adios.

 

[bbrown]

OSU cans special teams coach after Ducks fake punt, and a couple of miscues during the USC game. Overall metrics were low too. Adios.

Well that will make their QB better and Smith happy again.

 

[Catch1lion]

Well that will make their QB better and Smith happy again.

Guess he was the low hanging bucknut on the tree.
Per the Athletic, OSU issues may be compounded by poor roster moves by going the Older player route, and this left them thin on young talent. ----
Put aside the schematic issues with the offensive line and the fact that the defense couldn’t predict anything Oregon was doing on offense. The Buckeyes spent all offseason making decisions to get older. They let younger players go in order to add experience through the transfer portal. It hasn’t paid off.

Despite having one of the most expensive rosters in college football, estimated by The Athletic’s reporting at $49 million to $54 million, Ohio State doesn’t have the high-end stars and depth it had in previous years. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will be an All-American. Defensive back Jay Timmons will be a Freshman All-American. But that’s the list of true impact players on this Ohio State roster. Defensive end Kenyatta Jackson has a team-high three sacks, safety Jaylen McClain got hurdled in the most memorable play of the USC game and 2025 Heisman finalist quarterback Julian Sayin is on the bench with an injury that has sidelined him

 

[bbrown]

Guess he was the low hanging bucknut on the tree.
Per the Athletic, OSU issues may be compounded by poor roster moves by going the Older player route, and this left them thin on young talent. ----
Put aside the schematic issues with the offensive line and the fact that the defense couldn’t predict anything Oregon was doing on offense. The Buckeyes spent all offseason making decisions to get older. They let younger players go in order to add experience through the transfer portal. It hasn’t paid off.

Despite having one of the most expensive rosters in college football, estimated by The Athletic’s reporting at $49 million to $54 million, Ohio State doesn’t have the high-end stars and depth it had in previous years. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will be an All-American. Defensive back Jay Timmons will be a Freshman All-American. But that’s the list of true impact players on this Ohio State roster. Defensive end Kenyatta Jackson has a team-high three sacks, safety Jaylen McClain got hurdled in the most memorable play of the USC game and 2025 Heisman finalist quarterback Julian Sayin is on the bench with an injury that has sidelined him

Arthur Smith would have been first on my list but its no secret I'm not a fan of his. His stint with the Steelers was an epic fail.

 

[NEPA Lion]

When their Special teams got their kick blocked against PSU, they changed the rules next year.
No, big name back ups at QB, sucks for them.

 

[Lion84]

Exactly, we could have had Chesney for a fraction of what Dr. Clown offered Sitaki and ultimately paid Campbell -- and Chesney badly wanted to be here.... but Dr. Clown would have none of it because he's so self-impressed.... - by what, no one is sure.

Do you actually know this or are you speculating? - no idea why Chesney would "want" to come here but i have no inside info - do you?