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Intel Across the Active 2025 College Football Coaching Carousel

Eleven FBS teams are already in the various stages of conducting a coaching search. Here’s what Sports Illustrated is hearing on those—and other—jobs.

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$54m to walk: getting fired as a college football coach is a booming industry

Brian Kelly’s departure from LSU is just the latest in a series of big money firings. It’s also a jarring state of affairs for many struggling fans

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What College Football 26 Says About Penn State’s Next Head Coach and James Franklin’s Future

What's next for the Nittany Lions?

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Forde-Yard Dash: Why Brian Kelly’s Firing Says Everything About the State of College Football

The coaching carousel with seven Power 4 firings this season shows panic-induced, irresponsible spending when impossible expectations aren’t met.

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The Best Viral Moments From Week 8 of College Football

Curt Cignetti core, comments from James Franklin and more.

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Forde-Yard Dash: Despite Massive Buyouts, These Top-Level Coaches Are Feeling the Heat

Several major programs will have big coaching decisions—and even bigger payouts—to ponder after a week in which several dominoes fell.

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Florida Fires Billy Napier After Years of Falling Short

After a middling 22–23 record, sources say the Gators are eyeing proven Power 5 winners to revive a once-dominant program.

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James Franklin Boldly Declares Goal for Next Coaching Stint After Penn State Firing

The goal has not changed for Franklin, even after a disappointing end to his tenure with the Nittany Lions.

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Nick Saban Offers Fiery Criticism of ‘Unfair’ Treatment of James Franklin by Penn State

Nick Saban didn't mince words while criticizing Penn State in James Franklin's appearance on 'College GameDay' Saturday.

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Saquon Barkley Opens Up About James Franklin’s Dismissal From Penn State: ‘It Sucks to See Him Go’

James Franklin’s time leading Penn State came to an abrupt end last week.

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'College GameDay' Teases Exclusive Interview With James Franklin After Firing

The Penn State coach's Sunday dismissal rocked the college football world.

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New Report Reveals Key Factors That Led to Penn State's Downfall, James Franklin Firing

Penn State unraveled under the lofty expectations for the program this season.

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How the Big Ten Spent Its Way Into a $2 Billion Dilemma

Lavish facilities and soaring salaries have left athletic departments desperate for new revenue and now a private capital investment may come to the rescue.

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Where Curt Cignetti's New Salary Ranks Among College Football Coaches

Curt Cignetti's new contract at Indiana has him in the upper echelon of college football's highest-paid coaches.

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Penn State Interim Coach Had Brutally Honest Message About James Franklin Firing

It's been a tough week for Penn State amid the firing of James Franklin.

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Ohio State's Ryan Day Had Matter-of-Fact Take on James Franklin Firing

Penn State fired Franklin on Sunday after three straight losses.

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How Bill Belichick’s ‘Buyout’ Is Similar to NFL Coaching Contracts

As rumors about the UNC coach swirl, our Business of Football analyst dives into the contract details. Plus, breaking down the Joe Flacco trade and Jonathan Gannon discipline.

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Penn State Captain Had Incredibly Sad Quote About James Franklin Firing

Senior and captain Nick Dawkins spoke to the media on Tuesday morning, which resulted in some pretty depressing lines.

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Nebraska's Matt Rhule Addresses Penn State Opening After James Franklin Firing

Matt Rhule could be a candidate for Penn State's coaching vacancy.

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James Franklin Firing Had Steve Sarkisian Reflecting on a Coach's Job Security

Steve Sarkisian reflects on the new college football era where James Franklin can get fired months after making the CFB Playoff semifinals.

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How Penn State Could Save a Lot of Money in James Franklin $49 Million Buyout

Penn State currently owes Franklin roughly $50 million after sacking him on Sunday.

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McLaughlin: Improved Rushing Keying Wins for Trojans

Spencer McLaughlin talks about the turnaround in the running game engineered by Lincoln Riley and his staff at USC.

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Penn State Just Gave Every AD Permission to Fire Their Football Coach

The Nittany Lions’ bold move to part ways with James Franklin may mark the start of a new era in college football’s ruthless coaching carousel.

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How Penn State Can Completely Change the Way College Football Head Coaches Are Hired

College football coach buyouts are notoriously absurd, and James Franklin’s was no different. What should PSU do about his replacement?

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Forde-Yard Dash: The Teams and Coaches Who Can Actually Win College Football National Titles

Dynasties are over as NIL and the transfer portal have flattened the landscape, but few programs and coaches can truly reach the peak.

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