The 2025–26 college football coaching cycle has been one of the busiest in recent memory. Big programs moved on from long-time coaches, smaller schools took bold swings, and several familiar faces found new homes.

There are 5 programs that are major household brands that could be shopping for new head coaches during the 2026 carousel.

After two seasons, Terance Mathis has been dismissed as head coach of the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers. In a shocking move, Terance Mathis has been relieved of his duties as head coach of Morehouse College. Kyle T. Moseley of HBCU Legends reported the move via his social media account.