Ranking college football's top coordinator hires ahead of 2026 season

Kyle Whittingham has been appointed as the head coach of Michigan's football team, marking one of 32 head coaching changes in the FBS for the 2025-26 season. This cycle ties the record for the most coaching changes in a single season, with 17 moves at the Power level, including significant changes in the SEC at Florida, LSU, and Auburn. Whittingham quickly added key staff by hiring Jason Beck as offensive coordinator, previously Utah's OC, and Jay Hill as defensive coordinator from BYU. Beck is expected to bring a strong rushing and scoring offense, while Hill aims to maintain Michigan's defensive strength.

Ohio State and Oregon face notable coordinator vacancies. Ohio State's Ryan Day is searching for a new offensive coordinator after Brian Hartline left for a head coaching position at South Florida. Oregon's Dan Lanning needs to replace both offensive and defensive coordinators, as Will Stein and Tosh Lupoi have taken positions at Kentucky and California, respectively.

Other significant coordinator hires include