Coming out of one of the wildest college football coaching cycles in recent memory, the changing of the guard next season could be equally momentous. There were 17 new hires across the Power Four ranks over the last three months, culminating with Michigan landing Kyle Whittingham.

Baltimore moves forward under new head coach Jesse Minter, adding key assistants to reshape the team’s philosophy as the 2026 season approaches.

New Giants manager Tony Vitello’s path to pro ball was unlike anyone else’s. When he was tapped to replace Bob Melvin in October, Vitello became the first college coach to jump directly to managing in the big leagues without any coaching experience at the professional level.

McCurley, who is a Western Pennsylvania native, joined the Steelers in 2025 and is entering his 20th season in the NFL. In his first season in Pittsburgh, McCurley helped linebackers Patrick Queen (120) and Payton Wilson (109) lead the team in tackles.

Those of you who watch out for developments with rivals may have noticed that FSU offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement from coaching last Monday. Like fellow one-time offensive savant Chip Kelly,