Who is getting fired next?

Key Points:

• Three Power Four conference coaching jobs are now open after Baylor fired Dave Aranda and NC State dismissed Dave Doeren, joining Maryland’s Mike Locksley who was already on the hot seat.
• Rutgers’ Greg Schiano faces pressure despite a $19.1 million buyout, as the team has struggled with a 6-17 record against Power Four opponents since mid-2024, including a recent blowout loss to Northwestern.
• Colorado’s Deion Sanders is under scrutiny after a 5-10 record mirroring his predecessor’s performance, with a costly contract totaling $44 million over four years and recent heavy losses raising financial concerns.
• Florida State’s Mike Norvell has only five wins against Power Four teams in nearly three years and carries a $48 million buyout, with growing dissatisfaction from the university’s leadership despite the ACC being the weakest Power Four conference this season.
• Other coaches facing pressure include UTEP’s Scotty Walden (7-27 record), Sam Houston State’s Phil Longo (3-16 record), Georgia Tech’s Brent Key after a sharp decline following a strong start, and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney amid disappointing results since a top-five preseason ranking.