There are far more schools on the market this cycle than there are qualified candidates. LSU, Penn State, Florida and, if it opens, Florida State, will be looking to lure an elite coach who can win them a national championship. But there aren’t four elite coaches just hanging out on Indeed.com. There might not even be one.

During an appearance on ESPN's Get Up, Paul Finebaum was asked about LSU's decision to fire Kelly. He made a strong statement, saying Kelly not only lost on the field but also lost the support of the people in power and even the players in the locker room.

Ranking college football head coach openings for 2026, from best (Penn State) to worst (Oklahoma State) originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. We haven't reached November yet, and there are eight coaching vacancies in the Power 4 for the 2026 college football season.

Everyone who works in and around college football expects a great deal of coaching turnover this offseason. A crazy coaching carousel appears all but assured after a flurry of midseason firings, as some of the bluest of blueblood programs are already looking for their next head coaches.

Indiana and Texas A&M picked up major wins over power programs. Losses at the bottom of the poll led to more shuffles.

LSU, Brian Kelly agree to reduced buyout as college football's historic season continues originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. There is now yet another huge vacancy in college football.

The USC Trojans wrapped up its second bye week of the season before heading to Lincoln for a highly anticipated showdown against Nebraska on Nov. 1.  With a few