College football's hot seat includes Fickell, Norvell, Aranda, and Belichick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
As the 2026 college football season approaches, several coaches find themselves on a precarious hot seat. Luke Fickell of Wisconsin, Mike Norvell of Florida State, and Dave Aranda of Baylor are struggling to secure their positions as each faces pressure to improve on disappointing seasons. Bill Belichick, head coach at North Carolina, has attracted negative attention due to his team's performance and surrounding controversies. With athletic directors changing and buyout figures looming large, these coaches must deliver positive results this fall to keep their jobs.
- •Luke Fickell enters his third season at Wisconsin under scrutiny after back-to-back losing seasons.
- •Mike Norvell is under pressure at Florida State after four losing seasons in six years.
- •Dave Aranda aims to avoid another losing record at Baylor with a new quarterback.
- •Bill Belichick faces significant criticism at North Carolina amid personal controversies.
- •Coaches must improve results now or risk termination and costly buyouts.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — College football hot seat list: 11 coaches facing heat, with Bill Belichick on fire
"The breakneck twirl of the last coaching carousel could mean a slightly quieter spin this year. Quieter, but not silent.
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