2025/2026 Coaching Carousel

[RandomUTfan]

For those who think USC could buy Riley out: "Riley’s buyout is still reportedly estimated near $90 million, one of the largest in the sport." Lincoln Riley Faces Pressure to Deliver at USC As Buyout Looms.

That exceeds even what A&M paid Jimbo and I promise you USC does not have A&M money.

 

[JMSqb11]

Are you missing the part where the 5 highest ranked conference champions get automatic bids? You said "a team not named Clemson, Miami, or FSU will not be 10-2/9-3 and contend for a playoff spot." Yes they would, assuming that team won the ACCCG. A 10-2 or 9-3 ACC champ, even one that isn't Clemson/Florida St/Miami, is almost certainly getting in by rule. I don't think there'd be a scenario where the champ from 5 other conferences is higher than the ACC champ and keeps them out.

I think there are better odds of that scenario happening than Vanderbilt going 10-2. You're right that a 10-2 Vanderbilt would get in. I just think that Vanderbilt going 10-2 is more unlikely than a team like Virginia Tech (or Georgia Tech, or North Carolina, etc.) going 10-2 at some point and winning the ACCCG.

Once again you are assuming and not understanding what I’m saying. Just say you’re new to college football. Geez

 

[05_never_again]

Once again you are assuming and not understanding what I’m saying. Just say you’re new to college football. Geez

If I've been posting on this site since 2006, do you really think I'm new to the sport?

Just say you're being intentionally obtuse.

 

[miket4god]

Reread what I said.... There is no scenario where a 10-2/9-3 ACC team would contend for a playoff spot that isn't named one of those 3. The odds of a 2 or 3 loss ACC Champ that isn't one of those 3 are miniscule. So like I said, a 10-2/9-3 Vandy is contending for a playoff spot from the SEC. A 10-2/9-3 Virginia Tech is not. Lea leaving Vandy for Tech would be a step down.

That's news to SMU.

 

[JMSqb11]

That's news to SMU.

Ah yes, because last year SMU's team with a different playoff format is somehow the standard in this new playoff format

 

[miket4god]

Ah yes, because last year SMU's team with a different playoff format is somehow the standard in this new playoff format

How is the format any different? SMU was an ACC runner up with 2 losses and made the playoff as an at large team, something YOU said couldn't happen.

 

[JMSqb11]

How is the format any different? SMU was an ACC runner up with 2 losses and made the playoff as an at large team, something YOU said couldn't happen.

The seeding is completely different. Last year’s format has zero to do with the new format starting this hear.

 

[05_never_again]

That's news to SMU.

Technically SMU was 11-1 with a loss in an extra game (the ACCCG).

Still, I don't think he understands how the automatic conference champion seedings work, and when you point this out (and again, and again) he just says you're new to the game and don't understand it.

 

[Firebirdparts]

You fellers might want to consider the ignore button when it gets to two or more pages of this stuff.

 

[miket4god]

The seeding is completely different. Last year’s format has zero to do with the new format starting this hear.

Nobody was talking about seeding. they were talking about getting in.
SMU didn't win the conference anyway so their seeding wouldn't change much.

 

[theroyz71]

Do they have $60 million to pay Fano's buyout from Clemson?

Dabo? I'm probably in the minority but I think he's overrated. That said, he's better than anyone Tech can get.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Dabo? I'm probably in the minority but I think he's overrated. That said, he's better than anyone Tech can get.

Yeah winning a couple national championships and several conference championships is certainly indicative of being overrated.

 

[VolCalls]

I think Clark Lea would see VATech as a step down. It really is in 2025.

Tech is going to hire Shane Beamer.

 

[RandomUTfan]

Tech is going to hire Shane Beamer.

I'm not sure why he'd take that job. It looks like Virginia has a better NIL situation than Tech does. And South Carolina's isn't great relative to the top of the SEC, but it's better than Tech for sure.

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

Pittman make it to Monday?

 

[RandomUTfan]

Info on Pittman's buyout. Sounds like he's got a little while. Calculating Sam Pittman's Buyout after Notre Dame Beatdown, How It Changes Moving Forward

 

[VolCalls]

I'm not sure why he'd take that job. It looks like Virginia has a better NIL situation than Tech does. And South Carolina's isn't great relative to the top of the SEC, but it's better than Tech for sure.

Because his dad is a legend and he graduated from there. None of the other stuff matters.

 

[jasonvol18]

The seeding is completely different. Last year’s format has zero to do with the new format starting this hear.

Just admit you were wrong. There's no shame in it, happens to everyone!

 

[RandomUTfan]

Florida fans are now admitting (most of them) that they probably won't be able to hire Lane Kiffin. Now they want Jeff Lebby. Right back to the Mississippi State well?

 

[gohogs14]

Info on Pittman's buyout. Sounds like he's got a little while. Calculating Sam Pittman's Buyout after Notre Dame Beatdown, How It Changes Moving Forward

Rumors are he may be negotiating a retirement buyout settlement