ESPN.com · Nov 14, 2025
Finding the next Curt Cignetti in college football's coaching carousel
The wildest college football coaching cycle ever is about to enter a pivotal phase. After firings began at Power 4 programs in mid-September -- and, at Stanford, way back in late March -- the hirings are coming soon.
Programs will survey different candidate profiles, trying to identify the best available coach for their specific places. But there's one hiring process, and one candidate profile, that merits closer examination from just about any program.
Everyone should be trying to find the next Coach Cig.
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