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Six college football coaches face pressure entering 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:26 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Six college football coaches face pressure entering 2026 season

Summary

As college football approaches the 2026 season, six coaches are under significant pressure for immediate results. Mike Norvell of Florida State has struggled since a promising start, winning only two of nine games last season. Bill Belichick, North Carolina's first-time college coach, is coming off a disappointing year with five double-digit losses. Shane Beamer of South Carolina looks to improve after finishing 4-8. Luke Fickell is under scrutiny at Wisconsin after back-to-back losing seasons. Bill O'Brien at Boston College and Mike Locksley at Maryland face critical years amidst team struggles and identical records in recent seasons. The upcoming season will be crucial for each coach’s future.

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•Norvell is just above.500 in six years at FSU.
•Belichick's Tar Heels finished with more losses than wins last season.
•Beamer's Gamecocks ended 4-8 and fell from the AP Top 25.
•Fickell acknowledged his hot seat after Wisconsin's second straight losing season.
•Locksley and O'Brien both lead teams with recent disappointing records.

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