Everything about College Football Coaches
There are many FBS Coaching Changes this weekend as the 2024 season winds down.
Check out our Week 15 Coaches Hot Seat Rankings released Tuesday morning.
Congratulations to Blake Harrell, who was named the new head coach at East Carolina today. There are 12 other FBS openings shown below:
Here are the 10 FBS coaching changes so far in 2024.
In the high-stakes college football casino, the usual season-end trading frenzy has given way to something more unusual: fiscal restraint. We’re calling it “The Great Coaching Correction of 2024.” You see, athletic departments across the country are staring down a triple-witching hour of financial obligations that would make even a seasoned hedge fund manager break into a cold sweat: massive coaching buyouts, the impending $20 million House settlement expense per school, and another estimated $20 million (first year) hit from revenue sharing with athletes. Suddenly, the market for coaching talent is behaving less like cryptocurrency in 2021 and more like banks during a Federal Reserve stress test.
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The college football coaching carousel is spinning.
Well, folks, the Mike Bloomgren experiment in Houston has finally ended. Rice has decided to move on from their head coach after seven seasons, a 24-52 record, and a disappointing 2-6 start to this year.
Bloomgren did manage to get the Owls to back-to-back bowl games, which is something, I guess. But let’s be honest, a losing record like that just isn’t cut it in today’s college football landscape.
It’s tough to see a coach lose his job, but sometimes a change is necessary. Hopefully, Rice can find someone to take them to the next level.
As for Bloomgren, I’m sure he’ll land on his feet somewhere. He’s a good coach with a solid track record. Maybe a fresh start is precisely what he needs.
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We’ve all been there. Your team is on a losing streak, the season’s slipping away, and that “Fire the coach!” chant starts echoing in your head. It’s cathartic. It feels like someone is taking action, like something is being done to right the ship.
Lately, however, athletic directors seem to be hitting the “snooze” button on those hot seat alarms. Coaches who, in years past, would be packing their bags are somehow clinging to their jobs. Why?
Firing a coach isn’t just about the head coach’s buyout (though those numbers are eye-popping enough on their own, as you can see in the chart below featuring buyouts for the top 20 on our Coaches Hot Seat Rankings). There’s a ripple effect that impacts the entire athletic department and can hamstring a program for years.
Man, the coaching hot seat is scorching right now. First Mike Houston at ECU, and now Will Hall at Southern Miss? It’s a brutal reminder that winning is the only thing that matters in college football.
Hall came to Hattiesburg with a ton of promise. Deep ties to Mississippi and a successful stint at Tulane – it felt like a perfect fit. But sometimes, even the best-laid plans go up in flames.
A 1-6 start? Ouch. That’s not just a slump; that’s a full-blown meltdown. And when your only win comes against an FCS team? Well, let’s say the writing was on the wall.
Look, I’m not here to pile on. Coaching is a tough gig, especially in today’s pressure cooker environment. But the reality is, results matter. Fans demand them, and athletic directors expect them. When those results don’t come, something’s got to give.
It’s easy to point fingers at the offense, the defense, or the players. But at the end of the day, the head coach is the one who takes the fall. That’s the burden of leadership and a heavy one to bear.
So, what’s next for Southern Miss? They’ve got an interim coach in place, and the search for a new leader is on. It’s a chance for a fresh start, a new vision, a renewed sense of hope.
But for Will Hall, it’s a tough lesson learned. In this game, you’re only as good as your last season. And sometimes, that’s just not good enough.
Let’s be honest: college football is a ruthless business. It’s a world where expectations are sky-high, patience wears thin, and yesterday’s hero can quickly become today’s casualty. Mike Houston just learned that lesson the hard way.
He arrived at East Carolina with a vision, ready to rebuild a program yearning for success. And for a while, it seemed like he was building something special. Back-to-back winning seasons and a bowl game victory were tangible signs of progress. But as anyone who’s ever played the game knows, momentum can shift instantly.
The 2023 season was a brutal turning point. A dismal 2-10 record exposed cracks in the foundation, and the pressure started mounting. Despite a glimmer of hope early in 2024, that crushing loss to Charlotte felt like a knockout punch.
Losing stings. But in this game, losing to your in-state rivals? That stings even more. An 0-7 record against North Carolina FBS schools? That’s a tough pill to swallow for any fanbase.
Let’s not forget the ever-spinning carousel of talent. College football today is a different beast. The transfer portal, NIL deals—it’s a constant battle to keep your roster stocked with playmakers. Houston struggled to navigate those choppy waters, ultimately costing him.
Now, the Pirates are left picking up the pieces, searching for a new captain to steer the ship. It’s a reminder that in this world, you’re only as good as your last season.
So, who’s next on the chopping block? Let us know your thoughts in our forum. The coaching hot seat is heating up, and the drama is just getting started. This is college football in 2024.
