In college football, you never really know whether a coaching hire is going to work. But it's never too early to talk about fit.

Sumrall was in the early stages of his coaching career at the University of San Diego, a 1-AA non-scholarship program. His long-time girlfriend, Ginny Nixon, had moved with him, as the two former high school classmates from Huntsville, Ala., forged a special and lasting bond.

In addition to his new job, the 44-year-old Lupoi will remain Oregon’s defensive coordinator for as long as the Ducks are alive through the College Football Playoffs.

New Michigan State University head football coach Pat Fitzgerald will make a minimum of $30 million over the life of his five-year contract, but he has the opportunity to extend it to $54 million over eight years if he hits certain goals.

Penn State football finally has its new leader in place. Iowa State 's Matt Campbell has reportedly agreed to terms to become only Penn State's fifth head coach since 1950, ending a winding, if not tiring, 54-day search since James Franklin was fired.

Take a look at how Florida football graded out with its hiring of Jon Sumrall to take over the head coaching duties in Gainesville.

The idea that Tulane coach Jon Sumrall would be too distracted by his new job at Florida to properly prepare his team for the biggest game in program history proved laughable as the Green Wave comprehensively beat North Texas to win the American Conference championship game and seal a berth in the College Football Playoff.