The college football coaching carousel brings mayhem yearly. With ten positions already vacant before October ends, analysts predict a particularly busy season of changes. It’s not merely about dismissals but also filling vacancies, creating a domino effect.
This week, CBS Sports HQ sought to devise the wildest coaching changes possible while staying grounded in reality. It’s crucial to recognize that this is fan fiction and not factual reporting. This is a playful examination of how extensive this coaching upheaval could become.
Domino 1: The B1G One
- UCLA hires James Franklin
- Penn State hires Mike Elko
- Texas A&M hires Lincoln Riley
- USC hires Jedd Fisch
- Washington hires Ryan Grubb
With Penn State searching for a new head coach, names such as Mike Elko could emerge as candidates based on their career progress and ties to the program. Texas A&M presents an enticing opportunity for Lincoln Riley to return home, while USC could explore Jedd Fisch’s successful tenure at Washington.
Domino 2: The Lane Train Fallout
- Florida hires Lane Kiffin
- Ole Miss hires Jon Sumrall
- Tulane hires Hugh Freeze
- Auburn hires Rhett Lashlee
- SMU hires Eric Morris
Despite rising confidence that Lane Kiffin will remain at Ole Miss, any chaos scenario typically involves his relocation, triggering further movements in the SEC.
Domino 3: LSU, Beamer Ball and Brian Kelly
- Virginia Tech hires Shane Beamer
- South Carolina hires Brent Key
- Georgia Tech hires Brian Kelly
- LSU hires Eli Drinkwitz
- Missouri hires Scott Satterfield
- Cincinnati hires Mike Denbrock
As coaching changes unfold, these potential hirings would not only impact the institutions but could also affect recruitment and the overall landscape of college football.
