Greg McElroy identifies potential future college football head coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:18 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
ESPN analyst Greg McElroy highlighted young coordinators who could excel as head coaches. He praised Bryant Haines of Indiana for his defensive acumen and noted Shannon Dawson of Miami for his offensive strategies. Both coaches are positioned to enhance their resumes if their teams succeed in upcoming seasons, with the goal of national title contention looming. McElroy's analysis comes as college football prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Greg McElroy calls Bryant Haines a future head coaching star.
- •Shannon Dawson recognized for offensive coaching at Miami.
- •Both coaches seek to improve their standing before the season starts.
- •McElroy's insights come ahead of the upcoming college football season.
- 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — Greg McElroy predicts future college football head coaching stars
"The ESPN college football analysts has his eye on a couple of coordinators who could shine as head coaches in a few years.
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