COACHINGBUZZ

FSU

Mike Norvell

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

74

+1todayHot seat score increased by 1 points in the last 24 hoursHOTHEATING UP

Mike Norvell's squad fell 24-27 at home to SMU. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.

WIS

Luke Fickell

2025: 4-8 | Conf: 2-7

74

HOTHEATING UP

Luke Fickell's squad fell 13-41 at Notre Dame — a 28-point margin. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.

CLEM

Dabo Swinney

Overall: 0-1 | Conf: 0-0

74

HOTHEATING UP

Dabo Swinney's squad fell 10-51 at LSU — a 41-point margin. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.

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BAMA

Kalen DeBoer

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

73

HOTHEATING UP

Internal struggles with the quarterback battle have left fans and analysts questioning the team's direction. With a new starter named amid pressure to perform, there are growing concerns about DeBoer's long-term viability if the season doesn’t exceed expectations.

USC

Lincoln Riley

Overall: 2-0 | Conf: 0-0

71

HOTHEATING UP

Amid growing scrutiny, Lincoln Riley's comments on USC's playoff aspirations are met with skepticism after a tumultuous offseason marked by donor fallout and coaching changes. Fans and analysts alike are questioning whether he can deliver after a lackluster previous season.

UMD

Mike Locksley

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

71

HOTSTEADY

Consecutive 4-8 seasons and 16-43 in Big Ten play since 2019.

UNC

Bill Belichick

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

70

HOTHEATING UP

With the departure of Michael Lombardi, the situation for Belichick at North Carolina has grown more precarious, signaling potential instability within the program.

SCAR

Shane Beamer

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

68

HOTSTEADY

4-8 in 2025 and a brutal nine-game SEC slate ahead.

COL

Deion Sanders

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

65

HOTHEATING UP

Deion Sanders is setting strict rules and issuing warnings during fall camp, indicating increased expectations for performance at Colorado. Despite his confidence, the conversation surrounding team discipline suggests that early pressure to succeed is mounting as the season approaches.

BC

Bill O'Brien

Overall: 0-1 | Conf: 0-0

62

HOTHEATING UP

Bill O'Brien's squad fell 15-34 at Cincinnati — a 19-point margin. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.

MTSU

Derek Mason

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

62

HOTSTEADY

6-18 in two seasons at MTSU.

CIN

Scott Satterfield

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

60

WARMSTEADY

Repeated late-season fades; the Week 1 game vs Boston College is close to a must-win.

NCST

Dave Doeren

Overall: 0-1 | Conf: 0-1

57

WARMHEATING UP

Dave Doeren's squad fell 8-34 at Virginia — a 26-point margin. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.

GAST

Dell McGee

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

57

WARMSTEADY

4-20 overall and 1-15 in Sun Belt play.

LT

Sonny Cumbie

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

55

WARMSTEADY

Was on every hot seat list in 2025, then went 8–5 — pressure eased, not erased.

GASO

Clay Helton

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

53

WARMSTEADY

27-25 overall with no breakthrough.

NEB

Matt Rhule

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

51

WARMSTEADY

19-19 in three seasons; Nebraska expects more.

MSST

Jeff Lebby

Overall: 1-0 | Conf: 0-0

51

WARMSTEADY

7-18 across two seasons in Starkville.

WYO

Jay Sawvel

Overall: 0-1 | Conf: 0-0

49

WARMHEATING UP

Jay Sawvel's squad fell 13-35 at Colorado State — a 22-point margin. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.