2015-12-19



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Teams that have hired new head coaches

Bowling Green hired Mike Jinks to replace Dino Babers

BYU will reportedly hire Kalani Sitake to replace Bronco Mendenhall

East Carolina hired Scottie Montgomery to replace Ruffin McNeill

Illinois promoted Bill Cubit to replace Tim Beckman

Iowa State hired Matt Campbell to replace Paul Rhoads

Georgia expected to hire Kirby Smart to replace Mark Richt

Hawaii hired Nick Rolovich to replace Norm Chow

Maryland hired D.J. Durkin to replace Randy Edsall

Memphis hired Mike Norvell to replace Justin Fuente

Miami hired Mark Richt to replace Al Golden

Minnesota hired interim Tracy Claeys to replace Jerry Kill

Missouri promoted Barry Odom to replace Gary Pinkel

North Texas reportedly hiring Seth Littrell to replace Dan McCarney

Rutgers hired Chris Ash to replace Kyle Flood

South Carolina expected to hire Will Muschamp to replace Steve Spurrier

Syracuse reportedly hiring Dino Babers to replace Scott Shafer

Toledo promoted Jason Candle to replace Matt Campbell

Tulane hired Willie Fritz to replace Curtis Johnson

UCF hired Scott Frost to replace George O'Leary

ULM hired Matt Viator to replace Todd Berry

USC promoted Clay Helton to replace Steve Sarkisian

Virginia hired Bronco Mendenhall to replace Mike London

Virginia Tech hired Justin Fuente to replace Frank Beamer

Teams still in the market for head coaches

Georgia Southern lost Willie Fritz to Tulane

And here's eeeeeeverything

Air Force

December 3: Air Force HC Troy Calhoun, Cal HC Sonny Dykes and former Rutgers HC Greg Schiano are among candidates being considered for the Virginia job, FootballScoop is reporting.

December 1: Yahoo! Sports reports Mizzou interviews with Cal coach Sonny Dykes, Air Force coach Troy Calhoun, and Colorado State coach Mike Bobo.

November 29: FOX's Bruce Feldman expects Temple head coach Matt Rhule, Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun and former head coaches Greg Schiano and Al Golden to get consideration for the Virginia job.

Alabama

December 2: 247Sports' Josh Newberg "expects" former Georgia defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt to replace Kirby Smart at Alabama.

December 1: Georgia is expected to hire Alabama DC Kirby Smart, with an announcement expected Sunday or Monday. The buzz is he might be raiding Bama's staff and bringing in some WKU offense.

November 29: Georgia reportedly fires Mark Richt. Alabama DC Kirby Smart is the top target, SB Nation's Steven Godfrey is reporting, and Mississippi State HC Dan Mullen and Florida State HC Jimbo Fisher are other early potential candidates.

November 25: Alabama DC Kirby Smart is reportedly the frontrunner for the South Carolina job, FOX's Bruce Feldman reports.

November 19: If Charlie Strong leaves Texas, the Longhorns would reportedly pursue Alabama head coach Nick Saban again.

November 19: Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, when asked about the Alabama job (his alma mater): "Don't ever say never."

November 19: Former Miami player Joaquian Gonzalez tweeted that Butch Davis and Alabama assistant Mario Cristobal are the current leaders, as far as former players are concerned.

November 14: Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel reports Maryland has not talked to Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and "isn't expected to."

November 11: Indianapolis media thinks the Colts will make a run at HC Nick Saban.

Add Miami's recruits to the Canes groups in favor of Alabama assistant Mario Cristobal.

November 10: Miami's reportedly interested in Cristobal, by far the most popular choice.

November 9: A group of South Florida high school coaches overwhelmingly recommends Cristobal for Miami.

October 29: State of the U writes that Alabama OC Lane Kiffin is perfect for Miami, because the Hurricanes need to be jerks again. You know in your heart this is true.

October 26: The Miami search has plenty of unique challenges, but if Bama assistant and former FIU HC Mario Cristobal isn't the top name on your list, your list sucks. Butch Davis, Cristobal, Colts assistant Rob Chudzinski and Memphis HC Justin Fuente are the Vegas favorites.

October 19: Alabama DC Kirby Smart "would take the [South Carolina] job if offered," three Bama writers in this roundtable seem to agree.

October 14: Bovada lists Smart, Memphis HC Justin Fuente and LSU DLC Ed Orgeron among the betting favorites for South Carolina.

Appalachian State

October 9: HC Scott Satterfield is now signed through 2020.

Arizona

December 6: Rich Rodriguez is staying at Arizona, and the Wildcats are claiming he had a South Carolina offer.

December 3: Arizona HC Rich Rodriguez will meet with South Carolina, along with Cal HC Sonny Dykes and Greg Schiano, Bruce Feldman reports.

November 16: FootballScoop reports Rich Rodriguez "will not be a candidate" at Virginia Tech.

November 6: More Arizona HC Rich Rodriguez-South Carolina chatter, this time by ESPN's Joe Schad.

October 20: ESPN's Travis Haney says the Gamecocks or Hokies could go big enough to land Rodriguez.

October 13: Garnet And Black Attack has plenty of potential South Carolina candidates, with Rodriguez and Memphis HC Justin Fuente perhaps the two most interesting.

Arizona State

December 3: Memphis has reportedly hired Arizona State OC Mike Norvell.

September 25: HC Todd Graham gets a $200,000 raise and one-year extension.

Arkansas

September 22: HC Bret Bielema appears on HOT SEAT WATCH at 1-2, mere weeks after being an SEC dark horse.

Auburn

December 6: Auburn DC Will Muschamp expects to be South Carolina's next head coach, Steven Godfrey reports.

December 4: Steve Spurrier supports Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp as his replacement, Steven Godfrey reports.

December 2: Auburn defensive coordinator would bring a more offense-friendly approach to South Carolina than he did to Florida, Steven Godfrey reports.

November 30: Auburn DC Will Muschamp is "getting some consideration" for the South Carolina job, FOX's Bruce Feldman reports.

November 21: Baylor offensive coordinator Kendal Briles and Auburn running backs coach Tim Horton are among a dozen candidates who have submitted their resumes for the North Texas job.

Baylor

November 21: Baylor offensive coordinator Kendal Briles and Auburn running backs coach Tim Horton are among a dozen candidates who have submitted their resumes for the North Texas job.

November 17: Underdog Dynasty has five potential candidates for the ULM job, including offensive coordinator Kendal Briles.

October 11: The Dallas Morning News has six names to know for North Texas, with OC Kendal Briles up first.

Boise State

October 14: The betting favorites to take over at USC are Utah HC Kyle Whittingham, Eagles HC Chip Kelly and Boise State HC Bryan Harsin.

Bowling Green

December 8: Bowling Green has hired Texas Tech RB coach Mike Jinks to replace Dino Babers.

December 5: HC Dino Babers leaving for Syracuse, per SI.

December 2: Ohio State DC Chris Ash reportedly pulled out of the Syracuse race, leaving Bowling Green HC Dino Babers as a likely candidate, USA Today's Dan Wolken reports.

December 1: Bowling Green HC Dino Babers is "worth watching" at Maryland, ESPN's Joe Schad reports.

November 29: UCF is expected to hire Bowling Green HC Dino Babers. The Knights hired Oregon OC Scott Frost instead.

BYU

December 19: BYU will reportedly hire former Cougar player Kalani Sitake, the defensive coordinator at Oregon State.

December 16: Niumatalolo is reportedly staying at Navy.

December 16: If Niumatalolo stays at Navy, Oregon State DC Kalani Sitake is expected to take the BYU job, FootballScoop is reporting.

December 8: BYU is "strongly considering" hiring Navy HC Ken Niumatalolo, FootballScoop is reporting.

December 4: Virginia has hired BYU HC Bronco Mendenhall. There are not many candidates to replace him.

Cal

December 9: FOX Sports' Bruce Feldman reports Sonny Dykes' contract extension is nearly done.

December 4: Cal announced that they are working on a contract extension with Sonny Dykes.

December 3: Arizona HC Rich Rodriguez will meet with South Carolina, along with Cal HC Sonny Dykes and Greg Schiano, Bruce Feldman reports.

December 3: Air Force HC Troy Calhoun, Cal HC Sonny Dykes and former Rutgers HC Greg Schiano are among candidates being considered for the Virginia job, FootballScoop is reporting. FootballScoop reports that if Dykes gets the position, Cal could hire former HC Jeff Tedford to replace him.

December 1: Yahoo! Sports reports Mizzou interviews with Cal coach Sonny Dykes, Air Force coach Troy Calhoun, and Colorado State coach Mike Bobo.

November 17: Cal and Dykes are discussing a contract extension, and Dykes has refuted interested in other jobs.

November 11: HC Sonny Dykes linked to the Houston Cougars job for the third time. For real this time?

November 7: ESPN reports Dykes could even leave for a non-power job, if it's in Texas.

November 1: Dykes wants to leave, USA Today reports.

Clemson

November 19: Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, when asked about the Alabama job (his alma mater): "Don't ever say never."

Colorado

Offseason heat check: Only 2-10 or worse would mean the end of HC Mike MacIntyre, says Ralphie Report.

Colorado State

December 1: Yahoo! Sports reports Mizzou interviews with Cal coach Sonny Dykes, Air Force coach Troy Calhoun, and Colorado State coach Mike Bobo.

Duke

December 12: East Carolina will hire Duke OC Scottie Montgomery, FOX's Bruce Feldman reports.

East Carolina

December 12: East Carolina will hire Duke OC Scottie Montgomery, FOX's Bruce Feldman reports.

December 11: Former Michigan HC Brady Hoke is one of the "leading candidates" for the East Carolina job, ESPN's Brett McMurphy reports.

December 4: East Carolina has fired head coach Ruffin McNeill.

Florida

November 27: Florida defensive coordinator Geoff Collins has "strong support" for the UCF job, FOX's Bruce Feldman repots.

Florida State

November 29: Georgia reportedly fires Mark Richt. Alabama DC Kirby Smart is the top target, SB Nation's Steven Godfrey is reporting, and Mississippi State HC Dan Mullen and Florida State HC Jimbo Fisher are other early potential candidates.

November 28: After a win vs. LSU and an emotional postgame scene, LSU says it will keep Les Miles as its head coach.

November 28: Jimbo Fisher is "telling those close to him" he intends to stay at Florida State, FootballScoop is reporting.

November 22: A "vast majority" of LSU boosters want Les Miles gone, and want former LSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher to replace him.

Georgia

December 2: 247Sports' Josh Newberg "expects" former Georgia defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt to replace Kirby Smart at Alabama, but says he is also interested in replacing D.J. Durkin at Michigan.

December 2: ESPN's Travis Haney reports former Georgia head coach Mark Richt isn't likely to return to coaching, but Virginia would be the best bet if he does.

December 1: Georgia is expected to hire Alabama DC Kirby Smart, with an announcement expected Sunday or Monday. The buzz is he might be raiding Bama's staff and bringing in some WKU offense.

December 1: Defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt is reportedly a South Carolina head coaching candidate.

November 30: A source tells SB Nation that Kirby Smart would consider bringing current Auburn DC Will Muschamp to Georgia (both are UGA alumni).

November 29: Georgia reportedly fires Mark Richt. Alabama DC Kirby Smart is the top target, SB Nation's Steven Godfrey is reporting, and Mississippi State HC Dan Mullen and Florida State HC Jimbo Fisher are other early potential candidates.

November 5: We've talked ourselves into it being time to fire HC Mark Richt.

November 4: Basically everyone reports things are very bad at Georgia.

November 2: Richt's hot seat could be for real this time, Bruce Feldman reports.

October 12: Richt's annual hot seat is here. Dawg Sports has 15 reasons to keep him and 15 reasons to dump him.

Georgia Southern

December 11: Georgia Southern HC will be hired by Tulane, multiple sources tell SB Nation's Steven Godfrey.

November 24: Georgia Southern head coach Willie Fritz is interested in the Iowa State job, per CBS Sports.

Hawaii

November 27: The Warriors are the second team to fill their vacancy, hiring Nevada OC and former Hawaii QB Nick Rolovich. Rolovich was Hawaii's offensive coordinator from 2010-11.

November 4: The job is former Rainbow Warriors HC June Jones', if he wants it.

November 1: Hawaii announced that it had fired coach Norm Chow after a 2-7 start.

Offseason heat check: Mountain West Connection says HC Norm Chow is basically gone unless the Rainbow Warriors pull of a stunning bowl bid.

Houston

December 4: Houston and Tom Herman have agreed to a new five-year deal, Steven Godfrey is reporting.

November 30: Houston expects to have a new deal with Tom Herman done soon, athletic director Hunter Yurachek tells Steven Godfrey.

November 28: A Houston star player says Tom Herman "killed the South Carolina thing" and won't be doing much this week besides focusing on the conference championship.

November 23: The Mizzou search is kind of a mystery, beyond Herman.

November 19: Houston has approved a raise to more than double TomHerman's salary.

November 17: Houston is reportedly fighting to keep Herman from leaving.

November 17: Underdog Dynasty has five potential candidates for the ULM job, including Houston offensive coordinator Major Applewhite.

November 16: Herman is one of three names listed by Rock M Nation for the Missouri job.

November 11: Houston HC Tom Herman seems to be the South Carolina favorite. Is that feeling mutual?

Cal HC Sonny Dykes linked to the Houston Cougars job for the third time. For real this time?

October 13: Underdog Dynasty offers four replacements at North Texas, including Houston OC and former Texas QB Major Applewhite.

October 12: CSN Mid-Atlantic has Herman first on its list of five potentials for Maryland.

USC should swing for the fences, FOX Sports' Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel discuss. Notre Dame HC Brian Kelly? UCLA HC Jim Mora? A Pete Carroll return? Go for it! Utah HC Whittingham and Herman are the less-prominent names here.

October 11: The Baltimore Sun reports the Terps could make a run at Eagles HC Chip Kelly or former Kelly assistant Scott Frost, Oregon OC. Herman and Temple HC Matt Rhule also mentioned.

October 9: HC Tom Herman is 5-0, and, considering the struggles on his side of the ball at former stop Ohio State, maybe the hottest name on the block.

Idaho

November 29: Idaho HC Paul Petrino will return next season after the Vandals improved from one win to four, Sports Illustrated's Thayer Evans reports.

Illinois

November 28: Illinois becomes the third open job to close, hiring interim coach Bill Cubit to a two-year deal.

November 25: Illinois is reportedly considering making a two-year offer to interim coach Bill Cubit, per the Chicago Tribune.

November 25: Virginia Tech DC Bud Foster is a candidate for the Illinois job, per CoachingSearch.

October 26: You can make the case UCF is a better job than Illinois.

October 14: Of the five jobs open at the moment, the Illini spot ranks fourth, last among power conferences.

October 5: Illinois is 4-1. Could interim HC Cubit keep this job?

August 30: The Champaign Room likes Western Michigan HC P.J. Fleck the most for Illinois out of this list of 11.

August 28: HC Tim Beckman fired before the season, allegedly for findings of player mistreatment. Remember the ... well, they weren't good times. Former Western Michigan HC Cubit is your interim.

Offseason heat check: Another bowl trip is essential, per the Champaign Room, especially in light of allegations.

Offseason: Beckman accused by multiple former players of improper treatment.

Indiana

Offseason heat check: Going 5-7 in a rebuilding year would mean another year of HC Kevin Wilson, says the Crimson Quarry.

Iowa

Offseason heat check: A 6-6 season would be enough to dump HC Kirk Ferentz's big contract, says Black Heart Gold Pants.

Iowa State

November 29: Iowa State announces it has hired Toledo head coach Matt Campbell, on the coach's 36th birthday.

November 28: Toledo head coach Matt Campbell is the "front runner" for the Iowa State job, per Sports Illustrated.

November 24: Georgia Southern head coach Willie Fritz is interested in the Iowa State job, per CBS Sports.

November 22: Wide Right Natty Lite has a list of potential coaching candidates. We suggest Montana coach Bob Stitt.

November 22: Rhoads is done after a 3-8 start and a 32-54 career mark with the Cyclones.

October 26: HC Paul Rhoads fired OC Mark Mangino. He hasn't told players, but they already know.

September 21: After a loss to Toledo, it's time for Rhoads to go, argues Wide Right Natty Lite.

Offseason heat check: The rumor is Rhoads needs a bowl bid, but WRNL thinks five wins would be enough.

Kansas State

November 24: Bill Snyder will reportedly return next year. He'll turn 77 in 2016.

Kentucky

October 30: HC Mark Stoops responds to rumors of his Miami candidacy by kind of wondering whether he has a good enough record to even be in rumors. Fair enough.

LSU

December 3: LSU assistant and New Orleans recruiting ace Frank Wilson is reportedly a ULM head coach candidate, but the money's tight.

November 28: After a win vs. LSU and an emotional postgame scene, LSU says it will keep Les Miles as its head coach.

November 28: PLOT TWIST. Les Miles could survive all this, and Jimbo Fisher is "telling those close to him" he intends to stay at Florida State, FootballScoop is reporting.

November 27: Les Miles reportedly indicates to boosters Saturday's game vs. Texas A&M will be his last with LSU.

November 25: LSU defensive line coach Ed Orgeron is reportedly not interested in a potential opening at Toledo.

November 24: LSU DLC Ed Orgeron says he'd be very interested in returning as Syracuse HC.

November 22: A "vast majority" of LSU boosters want Les Miles gone, and want former LSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher to replace him.

November 21: An LSU board member says Les Miles would still be on the hot seat at 9-2. Then the Tigers were blown out by Ole Miss.

November 18: The Advocate reports there are "strong indications" Les Miles is coaching for his job against Texas A&M and Ole Miss.

November 17: Underdog Dynasty has five potential candidates for the ULM job, including LSU defensive line coach Ed Orgeron.

November 15: LSU's loss to Arkansas has And the Valley Shook wondering how much of the staff will return.

October 14: Bovada lists Alabama DC Kirby Smart, Memphis HC Justin Fuente and LSU DLC Ed Orgeron among the betting favorites for South Carolina.

October 12: Former Trojans interim Orgeron won't be on USC's list, ESPN reports.

Offseason heat check: HC Les Miles always seems to be either on the verge of the hot seat or having a day named in his honor in Louisiana. And the Valley Shook says he only needs to worry if the season collapses.

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Maryland

December 2: Maryland will hire Michigan DC D.J. Durkin.

December 1: Bowling Green's Dino Babers is "worth watching" at Maryland, ESPN's Joe Schad reports.

November 30: Maryland has talked to former Georgia HC Mark Richt, with a possible meeting soon, 247Sports's Jeff Ermann is reporting.

November 30: Maryland will reportedly interview interim head coach Mike Locksley for the permanent position, the Washington Post reports.

November 29: Maryland has reportedly interviewed Chargers OC and former Terps QB Frank Reich, the Baltimore Sun is reporting.

November 29: Michigan defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin is reportedly "ready to sign" with Maryland, and will meet with the school Monday, per Mark Blaudschun.

November 28: Maryland's coaching search has included contact with Tony Dungy, Mack Brown, and many others, per SI.

November 25: Michigan defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin is a "strong candidate" for the Maryland job, per Bruce Feldman and Pat Forde.

November 17: O'Brien says he loves being the head coach of the Texans and that "rumors are rumors," but does not outright deny interest in the Maryland job.

November 15: A report emerges that current Texans head coach Bill O'Brien is interested in the job. Another report swiftly follows saying he is not.

November 14: Sports Illustrated's Pete Thamel reports Maryland has not talked to Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and "isn't expected to."

November 2: JMU HC Everett Withers linked to the Terps.

October 14: Is Maryland a better job than South Carolina? That's the debate in this Bill Connelly/Steven Godfrey podcast, but SC ranks one spot higher here for now.

October 13: Maryland's president mentions Eagles HC Chip Kelly and several reasons why such a coach would consider the Terps.

October 12: Testudo Times lists every conceivable replacement, from former Terps QB Frank Reich to former Michigan HC Brady Hoke to Bowling Green HC Dino Babers.

CSN Mid-Atlantic has Houston HC and former Ohio State OC Tom Herman first on its list of five potentials.

October 11: HC Randy Edsall fired, and here's what his era did to our Terps fan Pete Volk. OC Mike Locksley takes over, though he's better known for punching a man in New Mexico.

The Baltimore Sun reports the Terps could make a run at Kelly or former Kelly assistant Scott Frost, Oregon OC. Herman and Temple HC Matt Rhule also mentioned.

October 10: A reporter implied this was Edsall's last game, so he stormed out of his presser to a smattering of booster applause.

October 8: Maryland will reportedly make a move after the Ohio State game, so Edsall is quoting Wiz Khalifa on Twitter.

Offseason heat check: Edsall and his new contract extension can survive with a five-win season and a great incoming recruiting class, Testudo Times predicts.

Memphis

December 3: Memphis has reportedly hired Arizona State OC Mike Norvell.

December 1: If Memphis can't hire Mizzou DC Barry Odom, it'll promote offensive coordinator Darrell Dickey to head coach, FootballScoop reports.

December 1: South Carolina plans to meet with Oklahoma OC Lincoln Riley, ESPN reports. Memphis is also interested.

November 29: Memphis has offered its head coaching job to Missouri defensive coordinator Barry Odom, FootballScoop is reporting.

November 29: Virginia Tech makes it official: the Hokies have hired Justin Fuente.

November 28:FOX 5 reports Virginia Tech will hire Memphis head coach Justin Fuente and retain VT DC Bud Foster.

November 28: SI reports VT has the easiest hire to predict of all: Memphis' Justin Fuente.

November 25: Memphis would reportedly be interested in UAB head coach Bill Clark if Fuente leaves, per CoachingSearch.

November 18: An eventual "top candidate" to replace Justin Fuente at Memphis: Missouri defensive coordinator Barry Odom, per FOX's Bruce Feldman.

November 16: Fuente's a name to consider at Missouri, per Rock M Nation.

October 30: The top three names for Minnesota, per The Daily Gopher: interim Tracy Claeys, Memphis HC Justin Fuente and Illinois State HC Brock Spack. The first and third seem like perfect fits.

October 26: Former North Carolina HC Butch Davis, Alabama OLC Mario Cristobal, Colts assistant Rob Chudzinski and Fuente are the Vegas favorites for Miami.

October 14: Bovada lists Alabama DC Kirby Smart, Fuente and LSU DLC Ed Orgeron among the betting favorites for South Carolina.

October 13: Garnet And Black Attack has plenty of potential South Carolina candidates, with Arizona HC Rich Rodriguez and Fuente perhaps the two most interesting.

September 26: TCU HC Gary Patterson protege Fuente has now won 11 games in a row at a place where that just doesn't happen.

Miami

December 2: Miami is expected to hire former Georgia HC Mark Richt, per multiple reports.

December 2: Mark Richt is reportedly Miami's top target. Dennis Dodd reports "it's his job if he wants it."

December 1: Dan Mullen has interviewed at Miami, the Palm Beach Post reports. Miami has Mark Richt next, per the Sun-Sentinel.

December 1: Greg Schiano has met with Miami, per FootballScoop.

November 29: A Butch Davis meeting with Miami reps reportedly was "extremely positive," FootballScoop reports.

November 23: Charlie Strong denies Miami rumors for at least the third time.

November 19: Former Miami player Joaquian Gonzalez tweeted he had an interview with the search firm the program is using, saying Butch Davis and Mario Cristobal are the current leaders.

November 18: Strong publicly denies interest in Miami, saying he's at Texas to "build a program."

November 17: FOX's Bruce Feldman reports Texas head coach Charlie Strong has interest in the Miami job.

November 15: FOX's Bruce Feldman reports Butch Davis is a "fallback candidate" for the 'Canes.

November 11: Add Miami's recruits to the groups in favor of Alabama assistant Mario Cristobal.

November 10: Miami's reportedly interested in Cristobal, by far the most popular choice.

November 9: A group of South Florida high school coaches overwhelmingly recommends Cristobal.

November 4: Texas HC Charlie Strong accidentally used the word "Miami" out of nowhere. Let's try and parse this?

October 30: Kentucky HC Mark Stoops responds to rumors of his candidacy by kind of wondering whether he has a good enough record to even be in rumors. Fair enough.

October 29: State of the U writes that Alabama OC Lane Kiffin is perfect for Miami, because the Hurricanes need to be jerks again. You know in your heart this is true.

October 28: Uncle Luke's top five names include the common choices, a Texas HC Charlie Strong longshot, and ... FSU assistant Tim Brewster?

October 26: The Miami search has plenty of unique challenges, but if Bama assistant and former FIU Cristobal isn't the top name on your list, your list sucks.

Yep, near-mythical former HC Butch Davis wants to come back.

Davis, Cristobal, Colts assistant Rob Chudzinski and Memphis HC Justin Fuente are the Vegas favorites.

Even all-time great safety Ed Reed says he'd like the job. Imagine those halftime speeches!

If Miami doesn't pony up, the South Carolina job might be better.

Strong literally laughed at the idea of leaving for Miami.

October 25: Nevermind! HC Al Golden is gone.

October 24: Despite the worst loss in school history, Golden still won't be fired yet.

October 10: Miami AD Blake James suggests both that it's unlikely he'll fire Golden during the season and that Golden could use a miracle.

October 7: Longtime Canes superfan Luther Campbell of 2 Live Crew (also a Miami high school coach) details his problems with Golden.

October 1: At least the third FIRE AL GOLDEN plane banner of the season appears, this time in Ohio.

September 19: Golden reaches 3-0 and makes fans hate him even more.

Offseason heat check: Strong recruiting and 8-4 could save Golden, says State of the U.

Michigan

December 2: 247Sports' Josh Newberg "expects" former Georgia defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt to replace Kirby Smart at Alabama, but says he is also interested in replacing D.J. Durkin at Michigan.

December 2: Maryland will hire Michigan DC D.J. Durkin.

November 29: Michigan defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin is reportedly "ready to sign" with Maryland, and will meet with the school Monday, per Mark Blaudschun.

November 25: Michigan defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin is a "strong candidate" for the Maryland job, per Bruce Feldman and Pat Forde.

November 16: Harbaugh is asked again about the Colts job, interrupting a reporter to say "just stop yourself."

October 20: HC Jim Harbaugh's name has appeared in Colts and general NFL rumors. He says this is "disrespectful."

Michigan State

October 13: HC Mark Dantonio on South Carolina: "Coach Spurrier has had an outstanding career there; it's my alma mater. We're here to talk about Michigan."

Minnesota

November 29: Tracy Claeys has let go offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Matt Limegrover and QB coach/passing game coordinator Jim Zebrowski.

November 11: The Gophers are the first team off the market, announcing interim Tracy Claeys is the new full-timer. We're split on whether this is the right move.

November 1: Totally unsubstantiated chatter that Claeys could have the full-time job soon.

October 30: The top three names for Minnesota, per The Daily Gopher: Claeys, Memphis HC Justin Fuente and Illinois State HC Brock Spack. The first and third seem like perfect fits.

October 28: By far the biggest shock so far: HC Jerry Kill is retiring due to medical concerns.

August 14: Kill gets a $300,000 raise and one-year extension.

Missouri

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