ESPN.com · Dec 11, 2024
What the offensive and defensive coordinator carousel could mean for big teams
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Just because a coaching cycle isn't filled with changes at the top doesn't mean it lacks intrigue or impact for the ensuing season.
So far, only four Power 4 programs -- North Carolina, West Virginia, Purdue and UCF -- have had head coaching changes following the 2024 season. There have been more Group of 5 changes, but mostly at programs near the bottom of their leagues in terms of on-field performance and resources.
A far more interesting part of the carousel involves the coordinator hires. And ahead of a 2025 coaching cycle in which so many prominent head coaches will be under pressure to deliver, these hires are especially important.