The 2023-24 college football coaching carousel has been an absolutely wild ride. Before the carousel began, big-time college football openings had popped up just the same as some big-time names have now filled those roles.
The real action began after the season and has only just started to slow down. Here’s a look at where we stand with updated job openings across the nation and those who have filled some prestigious spots.
2023-24 College Football Coaching Carousel
We’re taking it job by job, role by role, and listing them all out for you in an easy-to-read format.
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Each of the roles below has been reported or made official.
2023-24 Head Coaching Jobs
The coaches listed below have left a post or taken a new post. Each coach’s previous job was a head coach unless otherwise listed.
Michigan Wolverines
IN: Sherrone Moore (Michigan, Offensive Coordinator, promoted)
OUT: Jim Harbaugh (NFL, Los Angeles Chargers)
Alabama Crimson Tide
IN: Kalen DeBoer (Washington, Head Coach)
OUT: Nick Saban (retired)
Washington Huskies
IN: Jedd Fisch (Arizona, Head Coach)
OUT: Kalen DeBoer (Alabama)
Arizona Wildcats
IN: Brent Brennan (San Jose State, Head Coach)
OUT: Jedd Fisch (Washington)
San Jose State Spartans
IN: Ken Niumatalolo (Navy, Head Coach in 2022)
OUT: Brent Brennan (Arizona)
Buffalo Bulls
IN: Pete Lembo (South Carolina, ST Coordinator)
OUT: Maurice Linguist (Alabama, co-Defensive Coordinator)
South Alabama Jaguars
IN: Major Applewhite (South Alabama, Offensive Coordinator, promoted)
OUT: Kane Wommack (Alabama, co-Defensive Coordinator)
Boston College Eagles
IN: Bill O’Brien (Ohio State, Offensive Coordinator)
OUT: Jeff Hafley (NFL, Green Bay Packers assistant)
Texas A&M Aggies
IN: Mike Elko (Duke)
OUT: Jimbo Fisher (fired)
Michigan State Spartans
IN: Jonathan Smith (Oregon State)
OUT: Mel Tucker (fired, with cause)
Mississippi State Bulldogs
IN: Jeff Lebby (Mississippi State, Offensive Coordinator)
OUT: Zach Arnett (fired)
Northwestern Wildcats
IN: David Braun (interim, promoted)
OUT: Pat Fitzgerald (fired, with cause)
Syracuse Orange
IN: Fran Brown (Georgia, Defensive Backs)
OUT: Dino Babers (fired)
Oregon State Beavers
IN: Trent Bray (Oregon State, Defensive Coordinator, promoted)
OUT: Jonathan Smith (Michigan State)
Indiana Hoosiers
IN: Curt Cignetti (James Madison)
OUT: Tom Allen (fired)
San Diego State Aztecs
IN: Sean Lewis (Colorado, Offensive Coordinator)
OUT: Brady Hoke (retired)
Houston Cougars
IN: Willie Fritz (Tulane)
OUT: Dana Holgorsen (fired)
Boise State Broncos
IN: Spencer Danielson (Boise State, Defensive Coordinator, promoted)
OUT: Andy Avalos (fired)
UTEP Miners
IN: Scotty Walden (Austin Peay)
OUT: Dana Dimel (fired)
UL-Monroe Warhawks
IN: Bryant Vincent (New Mexico, Offensive Coordinator)
OUT: Terry Bowden (fired)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
IN: Derek Mason
OUT: Rick Stockstill (fired)
New Mexico Lobos
IN: Bronco Mendenhalll
OUT: Danny Gonzales (fired)
Wyoming Cowboys
IN: Jay Sawvell (Wyoming, Defense Coordinator, promoted)
OUT: Craig Bohl (retired)
James Madison Dukes
IN: Bob Chesney (Holy Cross)
OUT: Curt Cignetti (Indiana)
Duke Blue Devils
IN: Manny Diaz (Penn State, Defensive Coordinator)
OUT: Mike Elko (Texas A&M)
Nevada Wolf Pack
IN: Jeff Choate (Texas, co-Defensive Coordinator)
OUT: Ken Wilson (fired)
Tulane Green Wave
IN: Jon Sumrall (Troy, Head Coach)
OUT: Willie Fritz (Houston)
Grambling State Tigers
IN: Mickey Joseph (Nebraska, Interim Head Coach in 2022)
OUT: Hue Jackson (fired)
New Mexico State Aggies
IN: Tony Sanchez (New Mexico State, WR Coach, promoted)
OUT: Jerry Kill (stepped down)
UCLA Bruins
IN: DeShaun Foster (Las Vegas Raiders, RB Coach)
OUT: Chip Kelly (Ohio State, Offensive Coordinator)
Troy Trojans
IN: Gerad Parker (Notre Dame, Defensive Coordinator)
OUT: Jon Sumrall (Tulane)
Follow along here for the full list of team-by-team movements among the assistants.
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