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College Football Coaching Carousel Spins as Programs Seek Stability
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As the college football season winds down, the coaching carousel is in full swing, with several high-profile programs making moves to secure their next leaders. Week 14 brings a flurry of hiring announcements, ongoing drama surrounding potential transfers, and crucial injury updates as teams prepare for bowl season and playoff contention.
Gators Land Tulane’s Jon Sumrall
The University of Florida has tapped Tulane coach Jon Sumrall to become its next head football coach,according to ESPN. Sumrall has agreed to a six-year deal with an annual salary of approximately $7.5 million. He arrives in Gainesville after a successful two-year stint with the Green Wave, compiling a 19-7 record and leading them to a current 10-2 season and a No. 24 national ranking. Prior to Tulane, Sumrall demonstrated his coaching prowess at Troy, where the Trojans went 23-4 from 2022-23. The Gators, who finished the season with a disappointing 4-8 record and subsequently fired Billy Napier in October, are hoping Sumrall can restore the program to its former glory.
Auburn Turns to South Florida’s Alex Golesh
Auburn University is also undergoing a coaching change, hiring South Florida’s Alex Golesh as its new head coach. The agreement is a six-year deal. Golesh has engineered a remarkable turnaround at South florida, currently boasting a 9-3 record and national recognition. Over his three seasons with the Bulls (2023-25), the program achieved a combined record of 23-15. Auburn, which went 5-7 this season and dismissed Hugh Freeze earlier this month after three seasons, has not appeared in a bowl game as 2023 and is looking for a spark under golesh’s leadership.
Razorbacks Hire Ryan Silverfield from Memphis
Arkansas is bringing in Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield to lead its football program. Silverfield amassed a 50-24 record during his time with the Tigers from 2020-25, including multiple seasons with double-digit wins in 2023 and 2024. The Razorbacks,however,struggled significantly this season,finishing with a 2-10 overall record and an 0-8 mark in SEC play,leading to the firing of Sam Pittman after a 2-3 start,ending his five-plus-year tenure.
Lane Kiffin’s future Remains Uncertain Amid LSU Rumors
The potential move of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin to LSU continues to dominate headlines. While numerous reports indicate Kiffin is expected to take the LSU job, no official deal has been reached as of Sunday.The situation has become increasingly complex, with Kiffin reportedly “essentially demanding
Vanderbilt eyes Program Record, Coaching Changes Continue
Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea is gaining traction for Coach of the Year honors. Vanderbilt currently stands at 9-2 overall and 5-2 in SEC play, poised to achieve a program-record 10 wins with a victory in their final regular-season game against No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday.
UConn’s Jim Mora is departing for Colorado State, where he will take the helm of a program that fired Jay norvell earlier this year.Mora led the Huskies to consecutive nine-win seasons, with a combined record of 27-23 from 2022-25. Offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis will serve as UConn’s interim head coach.
Colorado State has also hired Eric Morris, previously the head coach of north Texas, whose Mean Green are currently 10-1. Morris is expected to finish the 2025 season at North Texas. oklahoma State fired Mike Gundy after a 1-2 start and is now 1-10 on the season.
Off-Field Incident at Georgia
The University of Georgia dismissed offensive lineman Nyier Daniels from the team following his arrest on multiple charges related to a high-speed police chase.Daniels was booked on felony charges of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and cruelty to children, as his two younger siblings were in the vehicle, along with several misdemeanor charges including reckless driving and speeding. According to reports, Daniels reached speeds of 100 mph in a 25 mph zone and 150 mph on the interstate. Georgia coach Kirby Smart stated on Monday that Daniels is no longer with the team.
The coaching carousel continues to spin, and
