Miami Removes Defensive Coordinator Lance Guidry as Part of College Football Coaching Carousel Tracker

The college football coaching carousel has gained momentum with the conclusion of the 2024 season for many teams.

Head coaches and coordinators are moving around the country, but the SEC remains the only major conference without a change at head coach.

Here’s a look at who’s staying and who’s going:

Dec. 31

Miami head football coach Mario Cristobal announced on Tuesday that Lance Guidry has been relieved of his duties as defensive coordinator.

Cristobal expressed gratitude to Coach Guidry but decided on a change in the defensive leadership to enhance the program’s performance. The Hurricanes struggled defensively in their last two games of the season, giving up 42 points in each.

Dec. 28

Washington State hires South Dakota State‘s Jimmy Rogers as HC

Jimmy Rogers, who led South Dakota State to a national championship and a successful season, is the new head coach at Washington State, replacing Jake Dickert who departed to coach at Wake Forest.

Dec. 27

Delaware State hires Desean Jackson as new HC

Former NFL wide receiver Desean Jackson has been named the head football coach at Delaware State, bringing his competitive spirit and optimism to the program.

Dec. 20

Norfolk State hires former NFL Pro Bowl QB Michael Vick as new HC

Norfolk State has appointed Michael Vick as its new head football coach, leveraging his experience as a player and his leadership qualities.

Dec. 18

Wake Forest hires Washington State HC Jake Dickert

Jake Dickert has been appointed as the head coach of Wake Forest, replacing Dave Clawson who resigned. Dickert led Washington State to a successful season culminating in a Holiday Bowl appearance.

South Carolina hires former Alabama HC Mike Shula as new OC

Mike Shula is the new offensive coordinator at South Carolina, bringing his expertise and experience to the team.

Dec. 14

New Mexico hires Idaho‘s Jason Eck as new HC

Jason Eck has been appointed as the new head coach of New Mexico, taking over from Bronco Mendenhall and bringing his coaching experience to the Lobos.

Dec. 12

North Carolina hires Bill Belichick as new HC

North Carolina has appointed Bill Belichick, former head coach of the New England Patriots, as its new head coach, aiming to bring success to the program.

West Virginia re-hires Rich Rodriguez as new HC

Rich Rodriguez returns as the head coach of West Virginia, looking to build a strong football program at the university.

UCLA hires Tino Sunseri as new OC/QBs coach

Tino Sunseri is the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at UCLA, bringing his coaching experience to the Bruins.

Dec. 8

Purdue hiring UNLV HC Barry Odom as new HC

Purdue has appointed Barry Odom as its new head coach, bringing his coaching skills to the Boilermakers.

Marshall hires NC State DC Tony Gibson as new HC

Tony Gibson is the new head coach at Marshall, returning to his home state to lead the Thundering Herd.

Dec. 7

UCF re-hires Scott Frost as new HC

Scott Frost returns as the head coach of UCF, looking to bring success to the Knights in his new role.

Charlotte to hire Tim Albin as new HC

Tim Albin is the new head coach at Charlotte, aiming to lead the 49ers to success in the future.

Appalachian State hires Dowell Loggains as new HC

Dowell Loggains is the new head coach at Appalachian State, bringing his coaching experience to the Mountaineers.

FIU hires Willie Simmons as new HC

Willie Simmons is the new head coach at FIU, aiming to lead the Panthers to success in the upcoming seasons.

Dec. 6

Purdue hiring UNLV HC Barry Odom as new HC

Barry Odom, who achieved success at UNLV, has been brought on as the head coach of Purdue, looking to lead the Boilermakers to victory.

“Marshall hires NC State DC Tony Gibson as new HC”

Tony Gibson is the new head coach at Marshall, bringing his coaching expertise to the Thundering Herd.

Dec. 7

Gus Malzahn has resigned as UCF’s head coach to become the offensive coordinator at FSU, marking a significant change for both programs.

Florida State is looking to enhance its offensive strategy by bringing on Malzahn, while UCF is now in search of a new head coach.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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