College football coaching changes loom with several on the hot seat
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
As college football progresses, coaching changes are anticipated, with Mike Locksley becoming the first FBS coach fired this season. Despite a trend of early firings in previous years, current financial constraints may delay further dismissals. Among those potentially in jeopardy are Dave Aranda and Mike Norvell, with significant buyouts complicating decisions. The changing of college football involves substantial roster investments that could lead programs to rethink their approach to coaching changes.
- •Mike Locksley was fired by Maryland on October 20, 2026.
- •Dave Aranda and Mike Norvell are among those facing uncertain futures.
- •High buyouts for coaches like Norvell complicate potential dismissals.
- •Previous seasons saw multiple coaches fired early in the year.
- 4:01 PMCBS Sports — Which college football coach will be fired next? The Power Four's hottest seats by tier
"Massive buyouts and soaring roster payrolls have slowed the coaching carousel, but Dave Aranda and Mike Norvell headline a complicated list of names on the hot seat
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