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College Football Coaching Race: Sarkisian, Lanning, Kelly Lead

2/17/2025

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The competition for the next college football national championship coach is heating up, with Steve Sarkisian of Texas, Dan Lanning of Oregon, and Brian Kelly of LSU leading the charge. Sarkisian boasts a solid track record with back-to-back playoff appearances, while Lanning and Kelly are eager to make their mark by 2025, fueled by impressive recruiting classes and returning talent.

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Story summary

The competition for the next college football national championship coach is heating up, with Steve Sarkisian of Texas, Dan Lanning of Oregon, and Brian Kelly of LSU leading the charge. Sarkisian boasts a solid track record with back-to-back playoff appearances, while Lanning and Kelly are eager to make their mark by 2025, fueled by impressive recruiting classes and returning talent.