College football's hottest seats: One coach's fate may already be sealed
The heat is rising for Bill Belichick, Mike Norvell, Dave Doeren and more coaches as losses pile up across the country.
College football's coaching carousel continues to churn, with some fates already seeming predestined. Lane Kiffin's "Rule" has been cited in legislation aimed at preventing such frequent coaching changes. Despite the expectation of a more subdued coaching cycle this year, several coaches face termination or possible retirement.
At NC State, Dave Doeren's tenure may already be in jeopardy after a bizarre end to a game against Vanderbilt. With six seconds left and a 31-28 lead, Doeren instructed star player CJ Bailey to run out the clock. Bailey fumbled instead, leading to Vanderbilt's game-winning touchdown. Doeren's record against Power Four opponents is poor, with only eight wins in the last two years.
At Florida State, Mike Norvell's future appears uncertain following a disappointing season. Since 2023, FSU has suffered significant losses, including a 60-point bowl game defeat to Georgia and a 49-point loss to Notre Dame. Norvell is owed a massive $51.8 million buyout, making a firing costly.
Greg Schiano's situation at Rutgers is less dire, but still concerning. Despite a recent 31-44 record, Schiano's progress against meaningful competition has been lacking. With a 20-36 record against Power Four opponents over the past decade, Rutgers may question whether Schiano's continued employment is worth the cost of $7 million annually.
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