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<blockquote data-quote="WVUALLEN" data-source="post: 131536452" data-attributes="member: 1112294">Fired<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Gus Malzahn (<a href="https://www.collegeandmagnolia.com">Auburn</a>, 68-35 in eight seasons)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lovie Smith (<a href="https://www.thechampaignroom.com">Illinois</a>, 17-39, 10-33 B1G, one bowl game)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Kevin Sumlin (<a href="https://www.azdesertswarm.com">Arizona</a>, 9-20 and ruined Khalil Tate in three seasons)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Will Muschamp (<a href="https://www.garnetandblackattack.com">South Carolina</a>—midseason—for Shane Beamer)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Derek Mason (<a href="https://www.anchorofgold.com">Vanderbilt</a>, 27-55 in seven seasons)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Steve Campbell (South Alabama Jaguars, 9-26 in three seasons)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Matt Viator (ULM Warhawks, 19-39 in five seasons)</li>
</ul>Hired<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Blake Anderson (left Arkansas State for Utah State after 51-37 and 2 Sun Belt titles)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Butch Jones (Arkansas State Red Wolves, left Florida International Panthers)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Will Hall (Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, from Willie Fritz tree)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Clark Lea (Vanderbilt, former <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame</a> DC and Vandy alumnus)</li>
</ul>College Football Hiring and Firing, 2020&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <table style='width: 100%'><tr><th>School</th><th>Fired or Resigned</th><th>Record</th><th># Years</th><th>Hired</th></tr><tr><td>Auburn</td><td>Gus Malzahn</td><td>68-35 (39-27 SEC)</td><td>8</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Illinois</td><td>Lovie Smith</td><td>17-39 (10-33 B1G)</td><td>5</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Arizona</td><td>Kevin Sumlin</td><td>9-20 (6-17 Pac-12)</td><td>3</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>South Carolina</td><td>Will Muschamp</td><td>28-30 (17-22 SEC)</td><td>5*</td><td>Shane Beamer (Oklahoma AHC)</td></tr><tr><td>Vanderbilt</td><td>Derek Mason</td><td>27-55 (10-46 SEC)</td><td>7*</td><td>Clark Lea (Notre Dame DC)</td></tr><tr><td>South Alabama</td><td>Steve Campbell</td><td>9-26</td><td>3</td><td>Kane Wommack (Indiana DC)</td></tr><tr><td>Louisiana-Monroe</td><td>Matt Viator</td><td>19-39</td><td>5</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Utah State</td><td>Gary Andersen</td><td>7-9</td><td>1.5*</td><td>Blake Anderson (Arkansas State)</td></tr><tr><td>Southern Miss</td><td>Jay Hopson, Scotty Walden</td><td>28-23 (20-12)</td><td>4 + 1 gm</td><td>Will Hall (Tulane)</td></tr><tr><td>Arkansas State</td><td>Blake Anderson (left for USU)</td><td></td><td></td><td>Butch Jones (Alabama asst)</td></tr></table>Illinois insiders are saying Bret Bielema. There are many that would not like that. Others are thinkingJay Norvell: Current Nevada Wolf Pack coach whose stock is up—rebuilt that program after Brian Polian ruined it, with bowl eligibility three straight years and a high-flying offense. Iowa alum with stops at Wisconsin, <a href="https://www.widerightnattylite.com">Iowa State</a>, and Nebraska as well as an OC. [URL unfurl=&quot;true&quot;]https://www.offtackleempire.com/2020/12/15/22176160/illinois-fire-head-coach-lovie-smith-college-football-coaching-carousel-hiring-firing-list-2020[/URL]Some in this article have recently been fired.[URL unfurl=&quot;true&quot;]https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2020-hot-seat-rankings-jim-harbaugh-ed-orgeron-among-college-football-coaches-heating-up/[/URL]Below is our ratings key. Here's how the 130 FBS coaches sorted out before the season began. There were 11 on the proverbial hot seat (rated 5 or 4) entering the season with another 12 starting to feel the heat (rated 3).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <table style='width: 100%'><tr><th>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Rating&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </th><th>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; What it means&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </th><th>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Coaches&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </th></tr><tr><td>5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>Win or be fired&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>6&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td></tr><tr><td>4&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>Start improving now&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>5&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td></tr><tr><td>3&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>Pressure is mounting&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>12&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td></tr><tr><td>2&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>All good ... for now&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>40&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td></tr><tr><td>1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>Safe and secure&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>43&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td></tr><tr><td>0&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>Untouchable&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>24&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td></tr></table>That leads us to our updated Hot Seat Rankings. Here's how things are shaking out more than two months into the season. Take a look below.<table style='width: 100%'><tr><td>Jim Harbaugh</td><td>5</td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/hope-feels-lost-at-michigan-and-2020-looks-to-be-the-end-of-the-road-for-jim-harbaugh/">Not to pile on</a> but these seem to be the final for Harbaugh at Michigan. An excellent coach just hasn't lived up to expectations, some of them set by him. Every game from here on out is referendum on where Michigan and Harbaugh are headed. You know the numbers: The 1-3 record is the worst start since 1967. Harbaugh is 3-9 against Michigan State and Ohio State; 1-5 overall in the last six games; 14-11 after Nov. 1 at Michigan. If only life were one big satellite camp. Preseason rating: 3</td></tr></table><table style='width: 100%'><tr><td>Ed Orgeron</td><td>3</td><td>The Tigers weren't expected to repeat or even come close. Who would be after a 15-0 season? But this season has been a series of unfortunate events. The program couldn't stand the loss of all that talent and those coaches. The defense has been a sieve. Myles Brennan was hurt, then the quarterback job was opened up for competition. Defensive coordinator Bo Pelini, well, he's no Dave Aranda. So far. Then there was USA Today's <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/sports/ncaaf/2020/11/16/lsu-ignored-campus-sexual-assault-allegations-against-derrius-guice-drake-davis-other-students/6056388002/">bombshell</a> regarding allegations of ignored sexual abuse by players. It's hard to remember Coach O is the reigning national coach of the year. This was going to be a down year to begin with, but this down? Maybe an assumed bounce back in 2021 shouldn't be assumed. Preseason rating: 0</td></tr></table><table style='width: 100%'><tr><td>Tom Herman</td><td>4</td><td>Holding steady is good news for Herman. After losses to TCU and Oklahoma, the walls were closing in. Since then, the winning streak will likely be four after this week's game against Kansas. The Longhorns (5-2) are still in contention for the Big 12 Championship Game. That's the biggest thing. As long as there is a chance Oklahoma's five-year stranglehold on the conference can be broken, Herman is safe. But if he loses once more between now and Dec. 19, all bets are off. Preseason rating: 4</td></tr></table></blockquote>

[QUOTE="WVUALLEN, post: 131536452, member: 1112294"] [SIZE=7][B]Fired[/B][/SIZE] [LIST] [*]Gus Malzahn ([URL='https://www.collegeandmagnolia.com']Auburn[/URL], 68-35 in eight seasons) [*]Lovie Smith ([URL='https://www.thechampaignroom.com']Illinois[/URL], 17-39, 10-33 B1G, one bowl game) [*]Kevin Sumlin ([URL='https://www.azdesertswarm.com']Arizona[/URL], 9-20 and ruined Khalil Tate in three seasons) [*]Will Muschamp ([URL='https://www.garnetandblackattack.com']South Carolina[/URL]—midseason—for Shane Beamer) [*]Derek Mason ([URL='https://www.anchorofgold.com']Vanderbilt[/URL], 27-55 in seven seasons) [*]Steve Campbell (South Alabama Jaguars, 9-26 in three seasons) [*]Matt Viator (ULM Warhawks, 19-39 in five seasons) [/LIST] [SIZE=7][B]Hired[/B][/SIZE] [LIST] [*]Blake Anderson (left Arkansas State for Utah State after 51-37 and 2 Sun Belt titles) [*]Butch Jones (Arkansas State Red Wolves, left Florida International Panthers) [*]Will Hall (Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, from Willie Fritz tree) [*]Clark Lea (Vanderbilt, former [URL='https://www.onefootdown.com']Notre Dame[/URL] DC and Vandy alumnus) [/LIST] [SIZE=5][B]College Football Hiring and Firing, 2020[/B][/SIZE] [TABLE] [TR] [TH]School[/TH] [TH]Fired or Resigned[/TH] [TH]Record[/TH] [TH]# Years[/TH] [TH]Hired[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Auburn[/TD] [TD]Gus Malzahn[/TD] [TD]68-35 (39-27 SEC)[/TD] [TD]8[/TD] [TD]-[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Illinois[/TD] [TD]Lovie Smith[/TD] [TD]17-39 (10-33 B1G)[/TD] [TD]5[/TD] [TD]-[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Arizona[/TD] [TD]Kevin Sumlin[/TD] [TD]9-20 (6-17 Pac-12)[/TD] [TD]3[/TD] [TD]-[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]South Carolina[/TD] [TD]Will Muschamp[/TD] [TD]28-30 (17-22 SEC)[/TD] [TD]5*[/TD] [TD]Shane Beamer (Oklahoma AHC)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Vanderbilt[/TD] [TD]Derek Mason[/TD] [TD]27-55 (10-46 SEC)[/TD] [TD]7*[/TD] [TD]Clark Lea (Notre Dame DC)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]South Alabama[/TD] [TD]Steve Campbell[/TD] [TD]9-26[/TD] [TD]3[/TD] [TD]Kane Wommack (Indiana DC)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Louisiana-Monroe[/TD] [TD]Matt Viator[/TD] [TD]19-39[/TD] [TD]5[/TD] [TD]-[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Utah State[/TD] [TD]Gary Andersen[/TD] [TD]7-9[/TD] [TD]1.5*[/TD] [TD]Blake Anderson (Arkansas State)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Southern Miss[/TD] [TD]Jay Hopson, Scotty Walden[/TD] [TD]28-23 (20-12)[/TD] [TD]4 + 1 gm[/TD] [TD]Will Hall (Tulane)[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Arkansas State[/TD] [TD]Blake Anderson (left for USU)[/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD]Butch Jones (Alabama asst)[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Illinois insiders are saying [SIZE=4]Bret Bielema. There are many that would not like that. [/SIZE] Others are thinking [SIZE=4][B]Jay Norvell: [/B]Current Nevada Wolf Pack coach whose stock is up—rebuilt that program after Brian Polian ruined it, with bowl eligibility three straight years and a high-flying offense. Iowa alum with stops at Wisconsin, [URL='https://www.widerightnattylite.com']Iowa State[/URL], and Nebraska as well as an OC. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.offtackleempire.com/2020/12/15/22176160/illinois-fire-head-coach-lovie-smith-college-football-coaching-carousel-hiring-firing-list-2020[/URL][/SIZE] Some in this article have recently been fired. [SIZE=4][URL unfurl="true"]https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2020-hot-seat-rankings-jim-harbaugh-ed-orgeron-among-college-football-coaches-heating-up/[/URL][/SIZE] Below is our ratings key. Here's how the 130 FBS coaches sorted out [B]before the season began[/B]. There were 11 on the proverbial hot seat (rated 5 or 4) entering the season with another 12 starting to feel the heat (rated 3). [TABLE] [TR] [TH] Rating [/TH] [TH] What it means [/TH] [TH] Coaches [/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD]5 [/TD] [TD]Win or be fired [/TD] [TD]6 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]4 [/TD] [TD]Start improving now [/TD] [TD]5 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]3 [/TD] [TD]Pressure is mounting [/TD] [TD]12 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]2 [/TD] [TD]All good ... for now [/TD] [TD]40 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]1 [/TD] [TD]Safe and secure [/TD] [TD]43 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]0 [/TD] [TD]Untouchable [/TD] [TD]24 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] That leads us to our updated Hot Seat Rankings. Here's how things are shaking out more than two months into the season. Take a look below. [TABLE] [TR] [TD]Jim Harbaugh[/TD] [TD]5[/TD] [TD] [URL='https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/hope-feels-lost-at-michigan-and-2020-looks-to-be-the-end-of-the-road-for-jim-harbaugh/']Not to pile on[/URL] but these seem to be the final for Harbaugh at Michigan. An excellent coach just hasn't lived up to expectations, some of them set by him. Every game from here on out is referendum on where Michigan and Harbaugh are headed. You know the numbers: The 1-3 record is the worst start since 1967. Harbaugh is 3-9 against Michigan State and Ohio State; 1-5 overall in the last six games; 14-11 after Nov. 1 at Michigan. If only life were one big satellite camp. [I]Preseason rating: 3[/I][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE] [TR] [TD]Ed Orgeron[/TD] [TD]3[/TD] [TD]The Tigers weren't expected to repeat or even come close. Who would be after a 15-0 season? But this season has been a series of unfortunate events. The program couldn't stand the loss of all that talent and those coaches. The defense has been a sieve. Myles Brennan was hurt, then the quarterback job was opened up for competition. Defensive coordinator Bo Pelini, well, he's no Dave Aranda. So far. Then there was [I]USA Today[/I]'s [URL='https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/sports/ncaaf/2020/11/16/lsu-ignored-campus-sexual-assault-allegations-against-derrius-guice-drake-davis-other-students/6056388002/']bombshell[/URL] regarding allegations of ignored sexual abuse by players. It's hard to remember Coach O is the reigning national coach of the year. This was going to be a down year to begin with, but this down? Maybe an assumed bounce back in 2021 shouldn't be assumed. [I]Preseason rating: 0[/I][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE] [TR] [TD]Tom Herman[/TD] [TD]4[/TD] [TD]Holding steady is good news for Herman. After losses to TCU and Oklahoma, the walls were closing in. Since then, the winning streak will likely be four after this week's game against Kansas. The Longhorns (5-2) are still in contention for the Big 12 Championship Game. That's the biggest thing. As long as there is a chance Oklahoma's five-year stranglehold on the conference can be broken, Herman is safe. But if he loses once more between now and Dec. 19, all bets are off. [I]Preseason rating: 4[/I][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [/QUOTE]

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