6 college football coaches under the most pressure entering the 2026 season
Summary
Six college football coaches face high pressure for good results as the 2026 season starts. Many coaches were fired in 2025 with large financial buyouts, showing that poor performance is not accepted.Key Facts
- In 2025, eight top "Power Four" college football coaches were fired by November.
- Fifteen coaches in the NCAA Bowl Subdivision were fired during last season.
- The total money paid for firing coaches in 2025 reached $270 million in buyouts.
- Florida State coach Mike Norvell has a record just above half wins and half losses, with recent poor seasons.
- North Carolina coach Bill Belichick, a famous NFL coach, had a tough first college season with many losses and off-field problems.
- Belichick’s contract is mostly guaranteed for the first three years but could be ended after the current season with one year’s pay due.
- Other coaches under pressure include South Carolina’s Shane Beamer, Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell, Maryland’s Mike Locksley, and Boston College’s Bill O’Brien.
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