Coaching carousel notebook includes Florida, Ole Miss updates, where Auburn stands

The college football coaching carousel is seeing less activity than usual due to numerous job openings occurring before the season's end. Schools such as Maryland, Wisconsin, Baylor, and Florida State are refraining from participating in the coaching changes, citing high buyout costs and a preference to invest in roster compensation for improvement next year. Michigan State's coaching position remains uncertain due to the substantial buyout for coach Jonathan Smith.

Schools like Kentucky, NC State, and TCU are experiencing varying levels of pressure on their coaches, with late-season performances potentially securing their positions. In the Group of Five, Georgia State and UTEP are under scrutiny due to disappointing records, though financial implications of buyouts are a consideration.

Florida is engaged in a coaching search, with Lane Kiffin as a primary target, though LSU is also in contention. Potential backup candidates include Eli Drinkwitz, Jedd Fisch, and Clark Lea. Ole Miss is preparing for the possibility of Kiffin's departure, with internal candidates Pete Gold