CFB coaching carousel resuming soon, plus UMass’ incredibly bad 2025

Cal has fired head coach Justin Wilcox after nine years, marking the latest in a series of FBS coaching changes. The firing follows a busy start to the season, with 12 head coaches dismissed, in addition to offseason changes at Kent State and Stanford. With typically 20 to 25 FBS coaching changes each year, more are expected after Thanksgiving, especially as teams like Florida and LSU look to fill vacancies, possibly impacting other programs such as Arkansas, Auburn, and UCLA.

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin's decision on whether to leave for potentially interested programs like Florida or LSU is anticipated after the Egg Bowl, which could further influence coaching shifts. Meanwhile, Cal's search for a new coach includes notable names like DeSean Jackson, who has revitalized Delaware State this season.

In other news, Ohio State's defense under Matt Patricia has been surprisingly effective, and the team is preparing for a significant matchup against Michigan, a game with major implications for the Heisman race. The He