2024-25 College football coaching change tracker: Who’s out, who’s in?
The coaching carousel is off and running in college football, and it shouldn't be a surprise that we are starting to see more and more decisions being made on the future of current coaches around the country.
With an expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, teams across the country have higher expectations than ever before, leaving many coaches with no chance of reaching those high marks. If that weren't enough, the Transfer Portal and NIL have created a volatile environment where the makeup of a program can shift significantly in just a single offseason.
Here's a look at the latest on the coaching carousel happening around the world of college football.
Utah
Resigned: Offensive coordinator, Andy Ludwig
Hired: Jason Beck
Utah head coach Kyle Wittingham confirmed that Andy Ludwig would be resigning as the offensive coordinator, effectively immediately. This took place following Week 8 of the college football season. At this time, Utah hasn't announced his replacement or interim, but all signs point to Senior Offensive Analyst and Quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian being promoted.
Oklahoma
Fired: Offensive coordinator, Seth Littrell
Hired: Ben Arbuckle, former Washington State offensive coordinator
Brent Venables was feeling the heat following a dismal 35-9 loss to South Carolina at home. The decision to fire Seth Littrell was made, and Joe Jon Finley will take over on an interim basis for the rest of the 2024 season.
Southern Miss
Fired: Head coach, Will Hall
Hired: Charles Huff
After going 1-6 in 2024, Will Hall was fired by Southern Miss. He had been with the program since 2020 and finishes his tenure there with a 14-30 overall record.
East Carolina
Fired: Head coach, Mike Houston
Hired: Blake Harrell
East Carolina was the first FBS program to announce a head coaching change. The Pirates fired Mike Houston and elevated current Defensive Coordinator Blake Harrell to the interim position, who has now been given the position.
Coastal Carolina
Fired: Offensive coordinator, Travis Trickett
In the interim, Head Coach Tim Beck will take over play-calling and coordinator duties.
Rice
Fired: Head coach, Mike Bloomgren
Hired: Scott Abell (former Davidson coach)
Rice has fired head coach Mike Bloomgren, who has been with the program since 2018. Associate head coach Pete Alamar will take over as the interim for the remainder of the season.
UCF
Fired: Head coach Gus Malzahn, Defensive coordinator, Ted Roof
Hired: Scott Frost as head coach
West Virginia
Fired: Defensive coordinator, Jordan Lesley
Interim: Jeff Koonz
Inside linebackers coach Jeff Koonz, who has been with the program since 2020, will serve as the interim defensive coordinator. Jordan Lesley was a Browles Award candidate in 2021, but currently has led one of the worst defenses in the Big 12.
Georgia Tech
Parting Ways: Associate head coach for special teams, Ricky Brumfield
Senior advisor to the head coach Tim Salem will assume the role of coordinating the special teams moving forward.
Kennesaw State
Fired: Head coach Brian Bohannon
Hired: Jerry Mack
Jerry Mack, running backs coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars, will take over Kennesaw State's head coaching position.
Florida State
Fired: Offensive coordinator Alex Atkins, Defensive coordinator Adam Fuller, and WRs coach Ron Dugans
Hired: Gus Malzahn as offensive coordinator, Tony White as defensive coordinator
In an effort to save his job, Mike Norvell has fired both of his coordinators and his WRs coach.
Indiana
Extended: Head coach, Curt Cignetti
Cignetti has been signed to a new eight-year contract worth $8 million, as well as a $1 million annual retention bonus.
Ball State
Fired: Head coach, Mike Neu
Hired: Mike Uremovich
Mike Neu has been fired after nine seasons. Mike Uremovich comes from Butler.
Temple
Fired: Head coach, Stan Drayton
Hired: K.C. Keeler
The Owls have fired Stan Drayton after three seasons. He finished his time with Temple with a 9-25 record. Sam Houston State K.C. Keeler has been hired in his place.
Wisconsin
Fired: Offensive coordinator Phil Longo
Longo was fired after two years under Luke Fickell.
FAU
Fired: Head coach Tom Herman
Hired: Zach Kittley, former Texas Tech offensive coordinator
Tom Herman has been fired by FAU, which comes after reports he was seeking a coordinator position at a Power-4 school.
UMass
Fired: Head coach Don Brown
Hired: Joe Harasymiak
UMass has fired Don Brown after three seasons. Joe Harasymiak, Rutgers defensvie coordinator, will take over the head of the program.
Charlotte
Fired: Head coach Biff Poggi
Hired: Tim Albin
Charlotte has fired its head coach Biff Poggi after a disappointing second season. They've hired former Ohio coach Tim Albin in his place.
Central Michigan
Retiring: Head coach Jim McElwain
After six seasons with Central Michigan, Jim McElwain will be retiring. He recently became a subject of NCAA investigation following alleged ties to Connor Stallions.
Tulsa
Fired: Head coach Kevin Wilson
Hired: Tre Lamb
With an abysmal 3-8 overall record in 2024, Tulsa has fired head coach Kevin Wilson.
UCF
Resigned: Head coach Gus Malzahn
Gus Malzahn is resigning at UCF and he has been hired as the offensive coordinator at Florida State.
Purdue
Fired: Head coach Ryan Walters
Hired: Barry Odom
After two season, Ryan Walters has been fired as the head coach of the Boilermakers.
North Carolina
Fired: Head coach Mack Brown
It's being reported that North Carolina is considering hiring Bill Belichick to replace Brown.
West Virginia
Fired: Head coach Neal Brown
West Virginia has fired Neal Brown after a 6-6 record in 2024.
Florida International
Fired: Head coach Mike MacIntyre
Hired: Willie Simmons
After another 4-8 season, Mike MacIntyre has been fired by Florida International. Duke running backs coach Willie Simmons has been hired in his place.
App State
Fired: Head coach Shawn Clark
Hired: Dowell Loggains
After a disappointing season, App State has chosen to move on from Shawn Clark. The Mountaineers have hired South Carolina offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains as their next head coach.
Nebraska
Removed from Role: Offensive Coordinator Marcus Satterfield
Hired: Dana Holgorsen, Offensive Coordinator
In addition to hiring Dana Holgorsen as its offensive coordinator, Nebraska will have to replace defensive coordinator Tony White, who has accepted the position at Florida State.
Michigan
Fired: Offensive Coordinator Kirk Campbell
Fresno State
Fired: Jeff Tedford
Hired: Matt Entz as head coach
Matt Entz has left USC (linebackers coach) to take over as the head coach of Fresno State.
Oklahoma State
Fired: Offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn and Defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo
Houston
Hired: Slade Nagle as offensive coordinator
UCLA
Parting Ways: Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy
Utah State
Fired: Head coach Blake Anderson
Hired: Bronco Mendenhall
Bronco Mendenhall, former BYU and UVA coach, is returning to his home state.
Tulane
Fired: Head coach Kevin Wilson
UNLV
Parting ways: Head coach Barry Odom
Barry Odom has left UNLV for the Purdue head coaching position.
Marshall
Parting ways: Head coach Charles Huff
Charles Huff has left Marshall for the Southern Miss head coaching position.
Ohio
Parting ways: Head coach Tim Albin
Tim Albin has left Ohio for Charlotte.
Saturday Blitz will continue to keep track on the coaching carousel across the landscape of college football moving forward.