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30+ Coaches Change Teams Amid 2025-26 Coaching Carousel

1/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 2025-26 coaching carousel featured over 30 new head coaches.
Notable hires included Kyle Whittingham at Michigan and Lane Kiffin at LSU.
The transfer portal shaped moves as coaches took players from prior teams, including 23 players moved by Matt Campbell to Penn State.
Internal promotions occurred at six schools.
Florida and Ole Miss retained key prospects despite changes.

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Story summary

The 2025-26 coaching carousel featured over 30 new head coaches.
Notable hires included Kyle Whittingham at Michigan and Lane Kiffin at LSU.
The transfer portal shaped moves as coaches took players from prior teams, including 23 players moved by Matt Campbell to Penn State.
Internal promotions occurred at six schools.
Florida and Ole Miss retained key prospects despite changes.