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2025 College Football Coaching Carousel Evaluations: Rich Rodriguez Shines in Return to West Virginia
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the coaching changes in college football for 2025, evaluating the hires made by various teams, including Rich Rodriguez's noteworthy return to West Virginia.
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There was a lot of security at the top in this coaching cycle. Only five of the 27 coaching changes occurred at Power Four schools. Eighteen of the 27 are first-time FBS head coaches. That includes one 73-year-old at North Carolina with multiple Super Bowl rings.
Coaching Changes and Ratings
- Rich Rodriguez (West Virginia) - A+: Rodriguez returns home as a beloved figure to revitalize the program.
- Barry Odom (Purdue) - A: Proven ability to win and a new chance to make his mark.
- Bill Belichick (North Carolina) - A-: A significant hire that has raised expectations; concerns exist about his long-term commitment.
- Scott Frost (UCF) - B+: Returns to a familiar place with high expectations.
The article will delve deeper into each coaching hire, assessing their potential and the state of their programs after the coaching carousel.
