Now, in Week 9 of college football, several coaches have already been let go, and this is likely just the beginning of widespread shakeups in the new era of college athletics. The most recent firings include James Franklin at Penn State and Billy Napier at Florida.

Penn State has some company in a miserable category this week, as the Nittany Lions are no longer the only former top-10 team ranked in the Bottom 25. Florida State is in the same boat after a 20-13 loss at Stanford marked its fourth straight defeat.

It's getting harder to win big in college football at the same time that patience for perceived underperformance is as thin as ever.

When a coach gets fired, there is typically a domino effect that follows. Penn State firing James Franklin was the first major firing in college football this s

The college football coaching carousel is already in full flight. A look at the hot seat rankings of those that might still lose jobs.

The 2025 college football coaching carousel is positioned to be one for the ages after Florida fired Billy Napier on Sunday. Now, there are 11 FBS openings, including seven at the Power Four level. Last season, there wasn't a single power conference opening until the final week of the season.

Organizing the expanded playoff system and the national championship involves extensive coordination among multiple teams and cities.

Penn State lost six Class of 2026 commitments following James Franklin's firing, while Florida's class has remained intact — so far.