The buyout economics of the 2026-27 coaching carousel: Baylor, NC State face stiff payouts
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Baylor fired head coach Dave Aranda after seven seasons with a 40-40 record, reportedly paying a $12 million buyout following disappointing losses late in the season.
- Maryland dismissed Mike Locksley after eight seasons and a 2-5 start, owing him approximately $9.75 million with no offsets if he finds another job.
- North Carolina State parted ways with Dave Doeren after 14 seasons, agreeing to a $10.3 million buyout payable in installments, with a contract clause requiring Doeren to seek new employment to reduce the payout.
- Potential replacements for Baylor include Boise State’s Spencer Danielson and UTSA’s Jeff Traylor, while Maryland and NC State are considering candidates such as Wake Forest’s Jake Dickert, New Mexico’s Jason Eck, and Memphis’ Charles Huff.
