Summary
The article discusses various changes in coaching positions within college football teams in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and other NCAA programs. Neal Brown, currently a special assistant at Texas, is considered a leading candidate for the head coach position at North Texas. The article highlights Texas' recent success under its current coaching staff.
Key Facts
- Several SEC teams have hired new head coaches, including Kentucky, Florida, Auburn, and Arkansas.
- Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU; Ole Miss promoted Pete Golding to replace him.
- Neal Brown, a special assistant at Texas, is a top candidate for the North Texas head coach position.
- Eric Morris will become head coach at Oklahoma State in 2026 but is currently coaching North Texas.
- Neal Brown has previous head coaching experience at Troy and West Virginia.
- Under Neal Brown, West Virginia made four bowl appearances in six seasons.
- Texas, coached by Steve Sarkisian, helped upset Texas A&M recently and has a chance at the College Football Playoff.
- Texas Longhorns finished the regular season with a 9-3 record and defeated three top 10 teams in 2025.
