Why It Might Work: He's got an impressive record, and to have the country talking about Coastal Carolina when most people have never even heard of them is quite an accomplishment. He has steadily turned NC State, one of the ACCs most lowly also-rans, into an ascending program. With likely more than two head-coaching jobs opening up, here are some of the very best coordinators in the NFL who could be up for leading a team of the Kellen Moore, Dallas Cowboys. Closing Comment: Its odd that Campbell didnt make a jump to a better job after last season. Some argue that he left BYU for Virginia to prove he could coach and win outside the Mormon comfort of Provo, but even at the time it felt odd. But as caveats go, thats fairly small. While his program has yet to reach the level of Georgia or Alabama, hes built them to be competitive in the SEC, which is saying a lot, since Kentucky is generally considered a basketball school. Closing Comment: Given the state of Pittsburghs and Nebraskas programs, some might consider this a lateral move. He didnt, but a lot of that was because he didnt have internal support. NC States current head coach was formerly Wisconsins DC and crashed the BCS party in his second year as a head coach at Northern Illinois in 2012, when they went 12-2. His recruiting classes at Michigan were all very good, and he completely transformed the Wolverines defense, which had become a joke under Rich Rodriguez. Ah, yes. Narduzzi seems comfortable where he is and it would take a hefty offer to make him pack his bags for Lincoln. Why It Might Not: Its Jon Gruden. Candidates. Oh, look, another former North Dakota State head coach. The head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers won the ACC in 2021 and has his team rolling toward a bright future. Nebraska is not the same quality of job it used to be. So why isnt he coaching in Gainesville? A former Husker quarterback (sound familiar? He was a part of the Minnesota breakthrough in 2016 that set the runway for P.J. It would appease all Husker fans who want to go back to that style from the Osborne days, and theres no better choice for that than Monken. Why It Might Not: Nebraska would be a bigger job than anywhere hes been. Entz could be riding on the coattails of North Dakota State, which finds it rare to not win the FCS national title. Who should replace Scott Frost at Nebraska? Closing Comment: This would be intriguing but Taggarts status and resume isnt as hot as it was seven years ago. Hes now at Wyoming, where his record is more mediocre. Blackshirts? The Gophers have no business being this good, and it is still mind-boggling how Fleck fell into their lap. You probably have an opinion on this person. 2:45 am ET, Charges dropped against Georgia WR Rara Thomas, UCLA, Kelly agree to extension through 2027, Four Pac-12 programs renew contact with Big 12, NCAA committee approves new college football rules, Saban sounds off on proposed permanent opponents. Closing Comment: This is who you hire if you want championships. After taking over the sturdy foundation built by Jerry Kill, P.J. He orchestrated Cam Newtons Heisman season when serving as Auburns OC in 2010. As soon as Matt Rhule was fired from the Carolina -Lance Herman quietly served as an analyst for the Chicago Bears last year and is now looking for a job. If Im being honest I cant see Calhoun leaving his alma mater, but if Nebraska wants to do something different and go for a triple-option head coach, hes the next best choice after Jeff Monken. Nebraska coaching candidates Mark Stoops, Kentucky coach: Stoops has spent a decade methodically developing the Wildcats into an above-average, competent Traditional recruiting grounds in Texas and California were either ignored or eventually shriveled up. Why It Might Work: Leipold is certainly a good coach. Hes been under the big lights of a major college football program, and may be looking for another chance to be on that kind of stage again. He would also bring continuity to the program. Iowa States 2021 season, where they started ranked No. Why It Might Work: It would be something of a coup to nab one of the hottest commodities in coaching right now. Why It Might Not: Did Campbell peak in 2020? This could be the best time in his career to go after him. But isnt that what Nebraska tried with Mike Riley? His record at Mississippi State, while not enough to impress its athletic director, was far from terrible and showed signs of progress, especially in the SEC West. They'd be back. And yet he says he's not done coaching. He also lacks significant regional ties and seems more geared for the Pacific Northwest and Utah-Colorado areas. Why It Might Work: Theres no doubt in Bohls ability to coach and win. If you wanted to replicate Wisconsin at Nebraska, you couldnt do much better than this guy. His record going into 2022 was 90-54, having coached at a couple spots at the FCS level. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska interim football coach Joseph, 54, was named Nebraska's interim coach Sunday. Bring him in, allow him to restore some semblance of competitiveness, and then when he retires (in 5 to 7 years), go after the elite guy. And yeah, Im ranking thesebased on how appealing I think they are, the kind of fit theyd be, and how much energy or excitement their arrival would inject into the program. He is easily the best head coach on the market, from a purely football perspective. Now hes Miami of Floridas DC. For the seventh time since Tom Osborne's retirement in 1997, Nebraska is looking for a coach. His time at Arizona wasnt perfect either. His stints at Toledo (where he succeeded Tim Beckman) and Iowa State have been impressive relative to their place in the college football pecking order. Interim coach Bo Pelini, the fiery, 36-year-old defensive coordinator in his first season at Nebraska, snuffed out the boycott discussion, walking in on a Dec. 16 players meeting. Nebraska football coaching hot board: 21 candidates for the job Jimmy Watkins , Evan Bland , Sam McKewon , Luke Mullin Sep 12, 2022 Updated Sep 26, 2022 0 The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. Absolutely. Rhule also seems like a fine Big Ten fit. ), he was the Big 12 offensive player of the year in 2006. Nebraska would certainly expect more from him than what he did in Starkville. Nebraska needs a new football coach. You may also remember him as Wisconsins OC in 2012, when they put up 70 points on the Huskers in the Big Ten Championship game. Web/real-sports/ncaa-football/nebraska-cornhuskers-coaching-candidates Meyer, a three-time national championship coach at Florida and Ohio State, was responsible for hiring OSU assistantZach Smith, whose wife accused him of abuse. Taylor is a young coach who caught fire in one season (sound familiar? Hell soon be looking for another chance to lead a program. But similarly I try to look at how each one might work. That cost Meyer a three-game suspension at the beginning of the 2018 season, his last with the Buckeyes. He also would not be completely new to the Big Ten and might be more prepared in his second go-round. Meghan Hall. Its odd that hes never been a head coach beyond the interim run with Maryland, which makes me think hes not really interested in it. Why It Might Work: Monkens teams practice great fundamentals and rarely if ever beat themselves, which would be a welcome change from the Scott Frost era. His record as a head coach is simply too good to ignore. A longer track record of head coaching success would make him a slam dunk. FCS coaches, even the ones with championships, are always a gamble. He's 45 and very much seems primed for a jump. He retired suddenly after a disappointing 8-5 record in 2019 and hasnt sought any coaching opportunities since. At 41, Fleck is still a very young head coach, and although his full potential is still somewhat unproven, all the signs are there that this is a guy who could be next-level great. (859) 414-6776. It would all but confirm that Nebraska is interested primarily in giving the reins to former Huskers. One need look no further than his performance at WI-Whitewater, where he went an astounding 109-6 in FCS Division III, including six national championships. Mark Stoops, Kentucky coach: Stoops has spent a decade methodically developing the Wildcats into an above-average, competent SEC program. The latest were internal issues with Jacksonville Jaguars players last season. His return to San Diego State has seen the program maintain its play at a high level in the Mountain West. The general thinking is if he can go to a conference championship with practically nothing at Iowa State, imagine what he could do at Nebraska. Traylors offense was among the best in the country in 2021 and they steamrolled through most of their schedule, stumbling in the regular season only to North Texas. Thanks to his time as an assistant at Navy and Paul Johnsons Georgia Tech, he is also one of the most well-versed coaches in the triple-optionone of the toughest schemes to prepare for. I try to make the case for each one. How quickly can they learn his style and become competitive? (Consider this: How many guys with statues on campus are firedduring the season?) Fleck has since elevated Minnesota to a level of competition that no one would have thought possible. Hes considerably more experienced than Monken and has a longer record. And it begs the question, why has no one given him a serious look before now? He would be a top candidate at any program. He had an outstanding first season, going 11-2 with a BCS bowl victory. Chadwell followed it up by posting another 11-win season in 2021. Frost is a Husker legend who would surely be a popular hire with Nebraskas loyal fan base. Nebraska's coaching search entered its second week with three candidates have reportedly pushed to the front of the Huskers' crosshairs, sparking media reaction on the possibilities. Unless Iowa State suffers a total collapse this year, hes going to be the top target for most major open head coaching jobs. Why It Might Not: Fit and longevity. The guy who led his offense, Barry Lunney, left to be the OC at Illinois. For many, the shine has certainly worn off. Thats insanely good. The Cleveland Browns hired former Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone last week. Hes dug them out of the doldrums and turned them into a solid program that has produced multiple seasons of double-digit wins. Make no mistake: if Nebraska were to pull this off, it would be utterly stunning. For right now Ive got three basic tiers. Like Frost, Joseph worked his way up the coaching ladder most recently at LSU where he developed what some say is the best group of wide receivers in history. He losta lot. Hes been doing well at Toledo for seven years. Strong was quickly given a chance to redeem himself after Texas, and it could not have gone worse. Instead, it's seen a far-flung outpost in a league that suddenly boasts a presence in New York, Chicago and soon Los Angeles. Four candidates are vying for each of the other two district seats. Scott Frost, offensive coordinator, Oregon. Arandas second season as a head coach was a surprise breakout, where the Bears won 12 games and upset Oklahoma State in the conference championship. It would be fascinating, though. Strong would have to go a long way to prove that hes viable as head-coaching material for a big program. Who? 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at Matt Campbell (Iowa State) Dave Clawson (Wake Forest) Chris Kliemen (Kansas State) Jonathan Smith (Oregon State) Lance Liepold (Kansas) PJ Fleck His experience working under Chip Kelly and Mark Helfrich at Oregon, as well as a vote of confidence from These are the coaches with far more pros than cons, generally speaking, who the majority of fans would probably be on board with, and other than that its exactly what it says on the tinmay generate excitement. Why It Might Not: The USF flop is a huge concern. You may know him as the former OC who helped Penn State to their Big Ten championship in 2016. Closing Comment: This would be a bizarre marriage if it happened. Why It Might Work: Hes a phenomenal recruiter and has demonstrated the ability to both scout and develop talent. Georgias current defensive coordinator has been a head coach at two different SEC teams, Florida and South Carolina. It would be a jarring cultural change for him to come to Big Ten country. Why It Might Work: Campbell is 42 with a record of 77-49 as a head coach, as of this writing. Account Analyst Interns work in our Revenue Accounting Operations group in Atlanta, GA and are responsible for the management of our accounts receivable. He was a bad fit in Austin, but his messaging was sound and seems like the perfect thing Big Ten programs would want. He knows exactly the caliber of players the NFL wants, and flashing a Super Bowl ring might be enticing to recruits, too. Meanwhile, a once-proud program suffers. Air Force has been up and down but theyre generally solid. Five Heart Podcast 318: Nebraska Basketball, Spring Game Attendance and a new Memorial Stadium? After six years with the Cavaliers he unexpectedly resigned (or retired) in a similarly head-scratching departure. But as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Hes Miami of Ohios head coach, where hes been since 2014. Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin defensive coordinator: Like Oklahoma's Brent Venables, Leonhard has turned down a lot of interest from head coaching opportunities. 172d Bill Connelly. You may think Nebraska needs to hire him immediately, or you may think that Nebraska should not touch him with a ten thousand foot pole. Mike Locksley, Lane Kiffin, and Luke Fickell all got another chance after doing some "rehab" at a successful program. First, Moorhead probably isnt leaving Akron after one year. He may be mercurial, but it doesnt change the fact that the job Fleck did at Western Michigan and with the once-hapless Goofers has been excellent. His heyday at North Dakota State is tough to overlook, and his ties to Nebraska are very appealing. Dont sleep on his football knowledge, either. Although Mullen may have gotten fired in a profession with brutal expectations, there may have been problems underneath the surface. +, (Introductory note: So, I initially had this written and ready to post last week, but there was a technical glitch with the New Fanpost button which I had to contact SB Nation support about. With the timing of the firing being almost all about recruiting -- Nebraska is swallowing $15 million to fire Frost before Oct. 1, when the buyout dropped to $7.5 million -- Joseph would be able to pick up where Frost left off on the trail. Well see if that changes. He has shepherded locker rooms accustomed to winning championships each season. And how motivated would he be? Nothing worked to the point Georgia Southern sealed the deal Saturday night by gaining 642 yards in hallowed Memorial Stadium where Heisman Trophy winners and national champions used to dwell. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, or a closely related field. Closing Comment: Les Miles may have been interesting as a replacement to Mike Riley or Bo Pelini, but that window has long since closed. OBriens experience coaching quarterbacks both in college and the pros make him very appealing as a developer of talent. Hes known as an offensive mastermind and stands among college footballs brainiest schemers. Fleck, and hes one of the reasons Mel Tucker has found success at Colorado and MSU. Hes coached as an assistant at Louisville, Minnesota, Georgia, Colorado, and is now Michigan States OC, where hes done well. Creighton has taken his programs as far as they realistically could go, so he could be worth a look. He hasnt interviewed for any vacancies since his retirement. GP has plenty left in the tank at age 62 after a bitter departure from TCU. As one of the SECs historical have-nots, the Bulldogs were a bottom feeder who Mullen steadily transformed into a team that came close to beating Alabama. He was reportedly Michigans second choice if they didnt land Harbaugh in 2014. He is still a huge name that will be brought up with every vacancy at a major college football program. That would give him a serious advantage in recruits living rooms, if he can also win games. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska interim coach:Joseph has a lot of support as Frost's associate head coach and a fellow former Huskers quarterback under Osborne. To no ones surprise, hes doing well as Alabama OC and can now boast having coached a Heisman-trophy winner. Experience in training, coaching, and/or mentoring experience. He may have bitten off more than he could chew with the FSU job, but he was also succeeding Jimbo Fisher, one of the programs most successful coaches. The resume is admittedly solid. He was a tough, hard-nosed coach who got his teams at Louisville to punch well above their weight and made them think they could be champions. Before that he was Notre Dames offensive coordinator, and before that he was the head coach at Grand Valley State and won multiple Division II national championships, posting a record of 74-7. After going 32-18, way below the Longhorns standards, he got the boot. Jon Hale. Why It Might Work: It only took Urban Meyer two seasons to coach Utah to an undefeated season. Seems entrenched in Texas. Another guy who had a surprising breakout 12-win season in year two as a head coach, Traylor and UTSA had a magical year in 2021. Patterson's skills were on display Saturday as he teamed with Longhorns defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski to limit Alabama to its fewest points in a true road game since 2017. Hes nuts. Kentucky had no expectations when they hired him. Does Nebrsaka really want to try that again? If he were to hire a competent DC and win, the rest may be worth overlooking. An Air Force grad who is coaching Air Force, Calhoun is in his 16th season there and has a record of 111-75 after 15 of them. His teams at both places have generally shown well against Big Ten opponents. A couple years removed from college football may be enough to make everyone forget about the struggles in Austin. It took some convincing to get Kentuckys athletic dept. Hes quietly leading one of the most competitive programs in the country, causing a ton of trouble for their opponents in the Mountain West. He has decent ties to the state and the Midwest which make him familiar with the local recruiting grounds. While things can and will almost certainly change before the end of the regular season, these are five realistic names for the Nebraska opening among current He had an up-and-down career thats been mostly down, at least at the head coaching level. You know who he is. Maybe he could be worth considering, but rest assured there would be a lot of skeptics. Many believe he was one of the original architects of the spread offense. There are many who would see this hire as a bit of a desperate move. Gary Patterson, Texas analyst: This makes so much sense. Feldman believes Campbell, Leipold, and Chadwell are the leading Nebraska football head coaching candidates to replace Scott Frost. If youre going for the veteran guy that no one else is looking at, this is a low-key option that has the potential of working out big time.
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