The college football coaching carousel is accelerating at an unprecedented rate as we approach midseason. Currently, nine positions are up for grabs, including seven openings that have surfaced while the season is ongoing. Typically, the turnover doesn’t exceed a few jobs before Halloween, but this year could break records, according to CBS Sports researchers. Last year, 30 jobs shifted, with only five from the Power Four.

This season’s situation mirrors 2021, when early firings had significant repercussions across the league. For instance, Penn State, a prestigious program that has seen only four coaches since 1950, has recently opened its doors for a new leader following a rocky start. Sources anticipate up to 40 jobs may open as top-tier talents are likely to be in high demand.

Analysts are carefully tracking the hot seat status of various coaches. Here are the current rankings:

Hot Seat Rankings

• Florida 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥: Billy Napier finds himself under immense pressure with a poor start this season, and a bye week could facilitate a coaching change.
• Wisconsin 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥: Luke Fickell is under the spotlight with a disappointing record, leading to possible changes soon.
• Coastal Carolina 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥: Tim Beck, with a dismal record, faces scrutiny as the athletic director did not hire him.
• University of North Carolina 🔥🔥🔥: While the season has not gone as planned, they currently stand at three wins open for discussion.

Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving coaching landscape in college football.