It's been said since September.
The moment USC relieved Clay Helton of his duties, the 2021 college football coaching carousel was going to be one to remember. Many programs followed the Trojans' lead in letting their leader go before the final whistle of the season, prompting more speculation, the doubling-down of hot candidates staying put and every other domino to consider.
Seven Power 5 jobs remains open ahead of rivalry weekend, the final regular-season window on the schedule. It means more chaos is on the way, which of course has a lasting impact on recruiting.