It would be an understatement to say it’s been a rough week for Washington’s football program.
After losing the national title game to Michigan on Monday night, the program is reportedly losing head coach Kalen DeBoer to Alabama, with news breaking on Friday that he was negotiating with the Crimson Tide, which just lost the legendary Nick Saban to retirement.
Not great for the Huskies. But who could take his place to keep the program winning? That was the subject of much discussion on X (formerly known as Twitter) among fans. Here’s a roundup of some names thrown around on Friday:
1
Pete Carroll
Oh man. That's one of the wildest potential outcomes: UW hiring Pete Carroll. https://t.co/eAKKcVbOYj
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) January 12, 2024
Pete Carroll is a free agent right as the Washington job opens up, you say? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/cAAzijFOFQ
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) January 12, 2024
2
Kliff Kingsbury
Sources saying Kliff Kingsbury could be the @UW_Football next head football coach
— Tracy Ford (@TFordFSP) January 12, 2024
Should Kliff Kingsbury be on the list?
— Patton Richard (@ThePatton) January 12, 2024
3
Jedd Fisch
With Kalen DeBoer on the verge of leaving Washington, the Huskies’ No. 1 target should be Arizona’s Jedd Fisch.
Guided Arizona to a top 15 ranking and its best season in 25 years. Elite recruiter who coached under Bill Belichick and has a West Coast pipeline in place. pic.twitter.com/3gF6SWmpJW
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) January 12, 2024
Washington will be an attractive job. Officials there — for now — won't have any college market competition. Quick list (no order): Lance Leipold, Jedd Fisch, Matt Campbell, Ryan Grubb, Barry Odom, Chris Klieman, Kyle Whittingham, Dave Clawson, Kalani Sitake.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 12, 2024
4
Ryan Grubb
Would think Grubb will get a look at Washington. Lots to sort out in the coming days. https://t.co/RfcoxIz3ri
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) January 12, 2024
Washington should just hire Grubb. I also think DeBoer knew next year was going to be rough.
— Zach Ballard (@ZachBallard1984) January 12, 2024
5
Matt Campbell
Dannen is going to hire Matt Campbell, isn't he?
— Brett (@Brett_Crawford) January 12, 2024
Matt Campbell for sure
— Aaron (@Coach_Them_Up) January 12, 2024
6
Barry Odom
Washington should hire Barry Odom to replace Kalen DeBoer pic.twitter.com/SrFJ4ttQg0
— CFP Joseph🤘🇻🇦 (@JosephManero) January 12, 2024
If DeBoer leaves here’s my list of external candidates UW should consider
Bobby Hauk-Montana (beat UW in 2021)
Barry Odom-UNLV
Brent Vigen-Montana State
Jeff Fisch-Arizona— udoka malachi (@MalachiMusic) January 12, 2024
