Big Ten football was fairly stable after the 2024 season. The influx of new teams, new coaches, and new schedules put hot seats on the middle burner for many teams, while the big boys lived up to expectations. The only seat that combusted was Ryan Walters’ at Purdue; after a poor 1-11 showing in his second season, he is out and new head coach Barry Odom is in.
Who is in the hottest seats in the Big Ten this season?
Mike Locksley - Maryland
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After three winning seasons and bowl wins to finish them, Maryland slid back with a 4-8 record last year, and only Purdue kept them out of the Big Ten cellar.