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Record Coaching Turnover in College Sports Amid Transfer Portal

10/2/2025

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Summary

Coaches' Transfer Impact

CBS Sports' survey of nearly 100 college coaches finds a record of coaching changes driven by the transfer portal, signaling elevated turnover in power conferences.
It notes 28 high-major moves in two years, highlighting the scope of turnover in major conferences.
Ben McCollum (Iowa) is named best hire of 2025, followed by Will Wade (NC State) and Sean Miller (Texas).

History

Historical Context

The NCAA established the transfer portal in 2018, transforming college athletics by enabling athletes to switch schools with greater ease. This change resulted in 28 coaching changes across high-major conferences within two years, highlighting instability in programs. Coaches like Ben McCollum and Will Wade illustrate the evolving landscape, which is reshaping recruitment strategies and team dynamics in collegiate sports.

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Coaches' Transfer Impact

CBS Sports' survey of nearly 100 college coaches finds a record of coaching changes driven by the transfer portal, signaling elevated turnover in power conferences.
It notes 28 high-major moves in two years, highlighting the scope of turnover in major conferences.
Ben McCollum (Iowa) is named best hire of 2025, followed by Will Wade (NC State) and Sean Miller (Texas).

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