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Four Potential Landing Spots for Brian Kelly After LSU Ouster

The former Tigers coach has been quiet since his firing on Oct. 26, making it hard to know what he’s looking for. But there are plenty of options for the 300-win coach.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2025

The Agonising Wait: Jamaica's Hurricane-Hit Communities Still Cut Off From the World

The true death toll of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica remains unknown as rescuers struggle to reach dozens of cut-off communities, while scientists analyse the storm's record-breaking 252-mph winds.

International Business Times UK · Nov 3, 2025

Ten Candidates for Auburn Football Coaching Search After Hugh Freeze Firing

Lane Kiffin is the hottest name on the carousel this season, but intriguing options like James Franklin and Jon Gruden could be in play, too.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 2, 2025

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Intel Across the Active 2025 College Football Coaching Carousel

Eleven FBS teams are already in the various stages of conducting a coaching search. Here’s what Sports Illustrated is hearing on those—and other—jobs.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 31, 2025

$54m to walk: getting fired as a college football coach is a booming industry

Brian Kelly’s departure from LSU is just the latest in a series of big money firings. It’s also a jarring state of affairs for many struggling fans

The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2025

What College Football 26 Says About Penn State’s Next Head Coach and James Franklin’s Future

What's next for the Nittany Lions?

Operation Sports · Oct 27, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: Why Brian Kelly’s Firing Says Everything About the State of College Football

The coaching carousel with seven Power 4 firings this season shows panic-induced, irresponsible spending when impossible expectations aren’t met.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2025

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The Best Viral Moments From Week 8 of College Football

Curt Cignetti core, comments from James Franklin and more.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2025

Forde-Yard Dash: Despite Massive Buyouts, These Top-Level Coaches Are Feeling the Heat

Several major programs will have big coaching decisions—and even bigger payouts—to ponder after a week in which several dominoes fell.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2025

Florida Fires Billy Napier After Years of Falling Short

After a middling 22–23 record, sources say the Gators are eyeing proven Power 5 winners to revive a once-dominant program.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2025

James Franklin Boldly Declares Goal for Next Coaching Stint After Penn State Firing

The goal has not changed for Franklin, even after a disappointing end to his tenure with the Nittany Lions.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2025

Nick Saban Offers Fiery Criticism of ‘Unfair’ Treatment of James Franklin by Penn State

Nick Saban didn't mince words while criticizing Penn State in James Franklin's appearance on 'College GameDay' Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2025

Saquon Barkley Opens Up About James Franklin’s Dismissal From Penn State: ‘It Sucks to See Him Go’

James Franklin’s time leading Penn State came to an abrupt end last week.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 2025

'College GameDay' Teases Exclusive Interview With James Franklin After Firing

The Penn State coach's Sunday dismissal rocked the college football world.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 17, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2025

New Report Reveals Key Factors That Led to Penn State's Downfall, James Franklin Firing

Penn State unraveled under the lofty expectations for the program this season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2025

How the Big Ten Spent Its Way Into a $2 Billion Dilemma

Lavish facilities and soaring salaries have left athletic departments desperate for new revenue and now a private capital investment may come to the rescue.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2025

Where Curt Cignetti's New Salary Ranks Among College Football Coaches

Curt Cignetti's new contract at Indiana has him in the upper echelon of college football's highest-paid coaches.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2025

Penn State Interim Coach Had Brutally Honest Message About James Franklin Firing

It's been a tough week for Penn State amid the firing of James Franklin.

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Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2025

Ohio State's Ryan Day Had Matter-of-Fact Take on James Franklin Firing

Penn State fired Franklin on Sunday after three straight losses.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2025

How Bill Belichick’s ‘Buyout’ Is Similar to NFL Coaching Contracts

As rumors about the UNC coach swirl, our Business of Football analyst dives into the contract details. Plus, breaking down the Joe Flacco trade and Jonathan Gannon discipline.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2025

Penn State Captain Had Incredibly Sad Quote About James Franklin Firing

Senior and captain Nick Dawkins spoke to the media on Tuesday morning, which resulted in some pretty depressing lines.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2025

Nebraska's Matt Rhule Addresses Penn State Opening After James Franklin Firing

Matt Rhule could be a candidate for Penn State's coaching vacancy.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2025

James Franklin Firing Had Steve Sarkisian Reflecting on a Coach's Job Security

Steve Sarkisian reflects on the new college football era where James Franklin can get fired months after making the CFB Playoff semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2025

How Penn State Could Save a Lot of Money in James Franklin $49 Million Buyout

Penn State currently owes Franklin roughly $50 million after sacking him on Sunday.

SuperWest Sports · Oct 14, 2025

McLaughlin: Improved Rushing Keying Wins for Trojans

Spencer McLaughlin talks about the turnaround in the running game engineered by Lincoln Riley and his staff at USC.

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