2024 FBS College Football Coaches Job Security Rankings: Assessing the hot seat for all 134 coaches
Sports | July 9, 2024, 5:23 p.m.
As the 2024 college football season approaches, the FBS landscape has seen significant coaching turnover, with 29 programs making changes. The addition of Kennesaw State brings the total to 134 teams, creating a high number of coaches entering honeymoon years with their new schools. Amid conference realignment, the upcoming season is full of uncertainties.
The Hot Seat Rankings have historically predicted job security accurately, with 68% of coaches rated 4 or hotter losing their jobs in the preseason over the last six years. For the 2024 season, there are nine coaches on the hot seat, with potential for more changes as the coaching carousel continues spinning.
The rankings indicate the level of job security for each coach, ranging from win-or-be-fired to safe and secure. The list includes notable coaches like Sam Pittman of Arkansas, Billy Napier of Florida, and Clark Lea of Vanderbilt. With kickoff approaching, the spotlight is on these coaches and their teams.