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Georgia State coaching candidates: It’s mid-February. And the Panthers need a new leader.
Shawn Elliott has taken an assistant job at South Carolina. Georgia State is already two spring practices in. Who will get in the mix at the Panthers…
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UCLA coaching candidates: A 30th FBS job is open
All signs point to one primary candidate to succeed Chip Kelly as Bruins coach.
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Boston College coaching candidates: Who succeeds Jeff Hafley?
The timing could work against BC here, but there are still several promising candidates who are likely available.
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Michigan coaching candidates: The champs have an opening
Jim Harbaugh finished the job. He will be tough to top. But this is Michigan, and the Wolverines will have plenty of good options.
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Buffalo coaching candidates: A promising MAC job is open
This job has had peaks and valleys, but past coaches have shown you can win with the Bulls.
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San Jose State coaching candidates: Where do the Spartans turn after Brent Brennan?
There have been peaks and valleys with this job, but Brennan and others have shown you could win at SJSU.
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South Alabama coaching candidates: Who can build off Kane Wommack's successful tenure?
Another job in the state of Alabama is open. As Wommack proved, it's a good one, too.
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Arizona coaching candidates: Who is ready to take the Wildcats into the Big 12?
Jedd Fisch went three-and-out, turning the program around before heading to Washington. Who could succeed Fisch in Tucson?
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Washington candidates: Who is ready to lift the Huskies into the Big Ten?
Kalen DeBoer took UW to the brink of a national title. He is now succeeding the G.O.A.T. Who succeeds DeBoer in Seattle? The job has never been better.
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Who wants 'Bama? No shortage of top-tier candidates could succeed Nick Saban
The GOAT is calling it a career. Who will be the guy to succeed The Guy? Let's take a look.
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Troy coaching candidates: Who can build off the success of Jon Sumrall?
The Trojans have the only head coach opening, and they are casting a wide net.
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Nevada coaching candidates: Can the right fit turn the Wolf Pack around?
A fourth job is open in the Mountain West, which has been the busiest conference in this year's coaching cycle.
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