2026 College Football Coaching Carousel (FBS-FCS-D2-D3-NAIA-JUCO)
Full List of CFB Head Coaching Changes
College Football Coaching Carousel
The College Football Coaching Carousel tracker shows every FBS, FCS, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO head coaching change heading into the 2026 season. This page is updated daily with the latest head coach news.
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The year in parentheses shows the coach’s first season in charge.
🟢 Position filled
🔴 Position open
FBS Coaching Carousel
🔥SEC🔥
Arkansas Razorbacks 🟢
In - Ryan Silverfield (2026)
Out - Sam Pittman (2020)
Auburn Tigers 🟢
In - Alex Golesh (2026)
Out - Hugh Freeze (2023)
Florida Gators 🟢
In - Jon Sumrall (2026)
Out - Billy Napier (2022)
Kentucky Wildcats 🟢
In - Will Stein (2026)
Out - Mark Stoops (2013)
LSU Tigers 🟢
In - Lane Kiffin (2026)
Out - Brian Kelly (2022)
Ole Miss Rebels 🟢
In - Pete Golding (2026)
Out - Lane Kiffin (2020)
🔥Big Ten🔥
Michigan Wolverines 🟢
In - Kyle Whittingham (2026)
Out - Sherrone Moore (2024)
Michigan State Spartans 🟢
In - Pat Fitzgerald (2026)
Out - Jonathan Smith (2024)
Penn State Nittany Lions 🟢
In - Matt Campbell (2026)
Out - James Franklin (2014)
UCLA Bruins 🟢
In - Bob Chesney (2026)
Out - DeShaun Foster (2024)
🔥ACC🔥
Cal Golden Bears 🟢
In - Tosh Lupoi (2026)
Out - Justin Wilcox (2017)
Stanford Cardinal 🟢
In - Tavita Pritchard (2026)
Out - Troy Taylor (2023) | Frank Reich (Interim (2025))
Virginia Tech Hokies 🟢
In - James Franklin (2026)
Out - Brent Pry (2022)
🔥Big 12🔥
Iowa State Cyclones 🟢
In - Jimmy Rogers (2026)
Out - Matt Campbell (2016)
Kansas State Wildcats 🟢
In - Collin Klein (2026)
Out - Chris Klieman (2019)
Oklahoma State Cowboys 🟢
In - Eric Morris (2026)
Out - Mike Gundy (2005)
Utah Utes 🟢
In - Morgan Scalley (2026)
Out - Kyle Whittingham (2005)
🔥Pac-12🔥
Colorado State Rams 🟢
In - Jim Mora (2026)
Out - Jay Norvell (2022)
Oregon State Beavers 🟢
In - JaMarcus Shephard (2026)
Out - Trent Bray (2024)
Washington State Cougars 🟢
In - Kirby Moore (2026)
Out - Jimmy Rogers (2025)
🔥American🔥
Memphis Tigers 🟢
In - Charles Huff (2026)
Out - Ryan Silverfield (2020)
North Texas Mean Green 🟢
In - Neal Brown (2026)
Out - Eric Morris (2023)
Tulane Green Wave 🟢
In - Will Hall (2026)
Out - Jon Sumrall (2024)
UAB Blazers 🟢
In - Alex Mortensen (2026)
Out - Trent Dilfer (2023)
USF Bulls 🟢
In - Brian Hartline (2026)
Out - Alex Golesh (2023)
🔥Mountain West🔥
Northern Illinois 🟢
In - Rob Harley (2026)
Out - Thomas Hammock (2019)
🔥Sun Belt🔥
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 🟢
In - Ryan Beard (2026)
Out - Tim Beck (2023)
James Madison Dukes 🟢
In - Billy Napier (2026)
Out - Bob Chesney (2024)
Southern Miss Golden Eagles 🟢
In - Blake Anderson (2026)
Out - Charles Huff (2025)
🔥MAC🔥
Kent State Golden Flashes 🟢
In - Mark Carney (2025) (Interim tag lifted)
Out - Kenni Burns (2023)
Ohio Bobcats 🟢
In - John Hauser (2026)
Out - Brian Smith (2025)
Toledo Rockets 🟢
In - Mike Jacobs (2026)
Out - Jason Candle (2016)
Sacramento State Hornets 🟢
In - Alonzo Carter (2026)
Out - Brennan Marion (2025)
🔥Conference USA🔥
Missouri State Bears 🟢
In - Casey Woods (2026)
Out - Ryan Beard (2023)
🔥Independents🔥
UConn Huskies 🟢
In - Jason Candle (2026)
Out - Jim Mora (2022)
FCS Coaching Carousel
Albany Great Danes 🟢
In - Tom Perkovich (2026)
Out - Greg Gattuso (2014) | Jared Ambrose (Interim (2025))
Bucknell Bison 🟢
In - Jeff Behrman (2026)
Out - Dave Cecchini (2019)
Cal Poly Mustangs 🟢
In - Tim Skipper (2026)
Out - Paul Wulff (2023)
Drake Bulldogs 🟢
In - Matt Walker (2026)
Out - Joe Woodley (2025)
Florida A&M Rattlers 🟢
In - Quinn Gray (2026)
Out - James Colzie (2024)
Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 🟢
In - Kris McCullough (2026)
Out - Cris Reisert (2024)
Hampton Pirates 🟢
In - Van Malone (2026)
Out - Trenton Boykin (2024)
Howard Bison 🟢
In - Ted White (2026)
Out - Larry Scott (2020)
Lehigh Mountain Hawks 🟢
In - Richard Nagy (2026)
Out - Kevin Cahill (2023)
Mercer Bears 🟢
In - Joel Taylor (2026)
Out - Mike Jacobs (2024)
Mercyhurst Lakers 🟢
In - Thomas Sydeski (2026)
Out - Ryan Riemedio (2022)
Monmouth Hawks 🟢
In - Jeff Gallo (2026)
Out - Kevin Callahan (1993)
Montana Grizzlies 🟢
In - Bobby Kennedey (2026)
Out - Bobby Hauck (2018)
New Hampshire Wildcats 🟢
In - Sean Goldrich (2026)
Out - Rick Santos (2022)
New Haven Chargers 🟢
In - Mark Powell (2025) (Interim tag lifted)
Out - Chris Pincince (2014)
Penn Quakers 🟢
In - Rick Santos (2026)
Out - Ray Priore (2015)
Presbyterian Blue Hose 🟢
In - Matt Rahl (2026)
Out - Steve Englehart (2022)
Portland State Vikings 🟢
In - Chris Fisk (2026)
Out - Bruce Barnum (2015)
Samford Bulldogs 🟢
In - John Grass (2026)
Out - Chris Hatcher (2015)
Southern Jaguars 🟢
In - Marshall Faulk (2026)
Out - Terrence Graves (2024)
South Dakota Coyotes 🟢
In - Matt Vitzthum (2026)
Out - Travis Johansen (2025)
VMI Keydets 🟢
In - Ashley Ingram (2026)
Out - Danny Rocco (2023)
Weber State Wildcats 🟢
In - Eric Kjar (2026)
Out - Mickey Mental (2023)
West Georgia Wolves 🟢
In - Steve Englehart (2026)
Out - Joel Taylor (2024)
Yale Bulldogs 🟢
In - Kevin Cahill (2026)
Out - Tony Reno (2012)
D2 Football Coaching Carousel
Albany State Golden Rams 🟢
In - David Bowser (2026)
Out - Quinn Gray (2023)
Arkansas Monticello Boll Weevils 🟢
In - Gary Goff (2026)
Out - Hud Jackson (2022)
Bowie State Bulldogs 🟢
In - Dawson Odums (2026)
Out - Kyle Jackson (2022)
Carson-Newman Eagles 🟢
In - Tyler Almond (2026)
Out - Ashley Ingram (2024)
Central Washington Wildcats 🟢
In - Scott Power (2026)
Out - Chris Fisk (2019)
Clark Atlanta Panthers 🟢
In - Terry Sims (2026)
Out - Teddy Keaton (2024)
Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears 🟢
In - Josh Schumacher (2026)
Out - Shannon Currier (2016)
Delta State Statesmen 🟢
In - David Dean (2026)
Out - Todd Cooley (2013)
Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds 🟢
In - Art Briles (2026)
Out - Kelley Lee (2023)
Edinboro Fighting Scots 🔴
In - Eric Crandall (2026) (Interim)
Out - Matt Scott (2025)
Findlay Oilers 🟢
In - Tyler Johns (2026)
Out - Kory Allen (2022)
Glenville State Pioneers 🟢
In - Jake Casteel (2026)
Out - Mike Kellar (2019)
Harding Bisons 🟢
In - Roddy Mote (2026)
Out - Paul Simmons (2017)
Lackawanna Falcons 🟢
In - Mark Ross (2026)
Out - Mark Duda (1994)
Millersville Marauders 🟢
In - Drew Folmar (2026)
Out - JC Morgan (2018)
Morehouse Maroon Tigers 🟢
In - Brad Sherrod (2026)
Out - Terance Mathis (2024)
Northern Michigan Wildcats 🟢
In - Matt Janus (2026)
Out - Shane Richardson (2023)
Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers 🟢
In - Jerry Partridge (2026)
Out - Ronnie Jones (2023)
Saginaw Valley State Cardinals 🟢
In - Michael Engle (2026)
Out - Ryan Brady (2019)
Savannah State Tigers 🟢
In - Thomas Howard (2026)
Out - Aaron Kelton (2022)
Shippensburg Raiders 🟢
In - Drew Gallardy (2026)
Out - Mark Maciejewski (2011)
Tiffin Dragons 🟢
In - Zack Blair (2026)
Out - Brett Ekkens (2024)
UT Permian Basin Falcons 🟢
In - Chris Softley (2026)
Out - Kris McCullough (2023)
Wayne State Warriors 🟢
In - Terrance Isaac Jr. (2026)
Out - Tyrone Wheatley (2023)
West Liberty Hilltoppers 🟢
In - Chad Salisbury (2026)
Out - Robert Waialae (2005)
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats 🟢
In - Mike Kellar (2026)
Out - Dwayne Martin (2021)
Winston-Salem State Rams 🟢
In - Tory Woodbury (2026)
Out - Robert Massey (2019)
D3 Football Coaching Carousel
Alvernia Golden Wolves 🟢
In - Steve Devlin (2026)
Out - Steve Azzanesi (2022)
Averett Cougars 🟢
In - Matt Quinn (2026)
Out - Patrick Henry (2020)
Bethany Bison 🟢
In - David Blake (2026)
Out - Brandon Robinson (2022)
Buffalo State Bengals 🟢
In - Mike Neale (2026)
Out - Lazarus Morgan (2022)
Catholic Cardinals 🟢
In - Kory David (2026)
Out - Mike Gutelius (2017)
Delaware Valley Aggies 🟢
In - Bill Zwaan (2026)
Out - Michael Isgro (2024)
Geneva Golden Tornadoes 🟢
In - Tommy Contenta (2026)
Out - Geno DeMarco (1993)
Gettysburg Bullets 🟢
In - Michael Green (2026)
Out - Maurice Banks (2021)
Hamline Pipers 🟢
In - Bob Davies (2026)
Out - Chip Taylor (2016)
Ithaca Bombers 🟢
In - Brandon Maguire (2026)
Out - Michael Toerper (2022)
John Carroll Blue Streaks 🟢
In - Brian Polian (2026)
Out - Jeff Behrman (2023)
Kalamazoo Hornets 🟢
In - John Krajacic (2026)
Out - Jamie Zorbo (2008)
Knox Prairie Fire 🟢
In - Adam Gonzaga (2026)
Out - Aaron Willits (2021)
Lawrence Vikings 🟢
In - Dan Galante (2026)
Out - Adam Gonzaga (2025)
Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen 🟢
In - Chris Thompson (2025) (Interim tag lifted)
Out - JR Drake (2024)
Loras Duhawks 🟢
In - Brandon Novak (2026)
Out - Steve Helminiak (2013)
Marietta Pioneers 🟢
In - Tom Hinkle (2026)
Out - Tom Kaufman (2025)
Moravian Greyhounds 🟢
In - Chris Sapp (2026)
Out - Jeffrey Long (2023)
Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves 🟢
In - Jacob Donohoe (2026)
Out - Brian Keller (1996)
Sewanee Tigers 🟢
In - Joe Freitag (2026)
Out - Andy McCollum (2023)
Stevenson Mustangs 🟢
In - Josh Hoeg (2026)
Out - Ed Hottle (2010)
Susquehanna River Hawks 🟢
In - Chris Pincince (2026)
Out - Tom Perkovich (2015)
UW-La Crosse Eagles 🟢
In - Michael Zweifel (2026)
Out - Matt Janus (2021)
UW-River Falls Falcons 🟢
In - Jake Wissing (2026)
Out - Matt Walker (2011)
Waynesburg Yellow Jackets 🟢
In - Larry Wilson (2026)
Out - Cornelius Coleman (2022)
Westminster Titans 🟢
In - EJ White (2026) (Interim)
Out - Scott Benzel (2020)
William Paterson Pioneers 🟢
In - Edwyn Edwards (2026)
Out - Shaun Williams (2022)
Wittenberg Tigers 🟢
In - BJ Coad (2026)
Out - Jim Collins (2022)
NAIA Football Coaching Carousel
Arizona Christian Firestorm 🟢
In - Drew Maddox (2026)
Out - Jeff Bowen (2016)
Avila Eagles 🟢
In - Ed Warinner (2026)
Out - Derrick Alexander (2023)
Bismarck State Mystics 🟢
Bismarck State will revive its football program for the 2027 season.
In - Chris Stutzreim (2027)
Out - N/A
Briar Cliff Chargers 🟢
In - Nathan Koziol (2026)
Out - Shane LaDage (2021)
Campbellsville Tigers 🟢
In - Hunter Brown (2026)
Out - Jake Russell (2023)
Eastern Oregon Mountaineers 🟢
In - Solo Taylor (2026)
Out - Tim Camp (2008)
Langston Lions 🔴
In - Calvin Miller (2026) (Interim)
Out - Quinton Morgan (2016)
Missouri Baptist Spartans 🟢
In - Marc Lillibridge (2026)
Out - Jason Burianek (2014)
Peru State Bobcats 🟢
In - Sean Wilkerson (2026)
Out - Phil Ockinga (2022)
Rio Grande RedStorm 🟢
In - Mike Bartrum (2026)
Out - Mark Thurston (2025)
Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears 🟢
In - Randy Bandelow (2026)
Out - Chris Stutzreim (2019)
Saint Mary Spires 🟢
In - Taylor Calvert (2026)
Out - Lance Hinson (2020)
Simpson Red Hawks 🟢
In - Trevor Utter (2026)
Out - Shawn Daniel (2023)
Southeastern Fire 🟢
In - Jake Russell (2026)
Out - Adam Waugh (2022)
St. Thomas Bobcats 🟢
In - Drew Davis (2026)
Out - Bill Rychel (2019)
Texas Wesleyan Rams 🟢
In - Fran Johnson (2026)
Out - Brad Sherrod (2024)
Waldorf Warriors 🟢
In - David Calloway (2026)
Out - Tyler Chapa (2023)
JUCO Football Coaching Carousel
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