Forde-Yard Dash: The Vanishing Coaching Class of 2023

The 2023 college football season saw significant coaching turnover, with about 40% of new hires from a recent coaching carousel already out of their positions. Notably, only Barry Odom of UNLV moved voluntarily, now coaching at Purdue after a successful stint. The analysis highlights various coaching tenures:

• Zach Arnett at Mississippi State was dismissed before his first Egg Bowl following a 4–6 record.
• Tom Herman at Florida Atlantic was fired after a 2–8 start in his second season.
• Biff Poggi at Charlotte, Kevin Wilson at Tulsa, and Troy Taylor at Stanford all faced unsuccessful tenures, leading to their departures.
• Ryan Walters at Purdue and Kenni Burns at Kent State were dismissed after poor performances, with Burns facing contractual violations.
• Trent Dilfer was fired from UAB following defensive struggles and disciplinary issues.
• Hugh Freeze's stint at Auburn ended with a