{
  "id": 16391905,
  "title": "CFB Firings Tracker: NC State, Maryland Owe Nearly $20M to Coaches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/cfb-firings-tracker-nc-state-maryland-owe-nearly-20m-to-coaches",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T23:47:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/cfb-firings-tracker-nc-state-maryland-owe-nearly-20m-to-coaches/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The college football coaching carousel saw a quiet stretch through mid-October, but as the month came to a close, firings began. On Saturday, North Carolina State parted ways with head coach Dave Doeren after a 14-year tenure. This follows a 31-28 loss to Stanford on Thursday, bringing the Wolfpack's record to 3-4 and 1-3 in the ACC. Athletic director Boo Corrigan expressed gratitude for Doeren's service and leadership during his time with the team.\n\nIn a separate move, Maryland dismissed coach Mike Locksley on Wednesday. Locksley's seven-game tenure included two seasons with a 4-8 record each. Following his dismissal, Locksley is owed nearly $10 million in buyout money, half of which is due within 60 days. This marks the first time since 2019, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic season of 2020, that no FBS coaches were fired before October 1. Typically, around two coaches were let go before that date each season.\n\nCoaching changes are on the horizon for the remainder of the season, with several coaches facing pressure and potential termination as November approaches. Baylor's Dave Aranda, Florida State's Mike Norvell, and Rutgers' Greg Schiano are among those with substantial buyouts pending. Since the College Football Playoff began in 2014, the total buyout money has approached $1 billion.",
  "summary": "More costly coaching changes could follow as pressure mounts across college football.",
  "key_points": [
    "NC State fires Dave Doeren after 14-year tenure",
    "Maryland dismisses Mike Locksley with $10M buyout",
    "Multiple high-profile coaches face potential firings"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Late-season coaching dismissals signal a shift in the typical seasonal cycle and impose massive financial burdens on athletic departments through substantial buyout obligations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}