Coaching Carousel Spins as 11 FBS Coaches Ousted Ahead of 2025 Season

The 2025 college football season has been marked by significant coaching turnover, with 11 FBS head coaches losing their jobs as of Nov. 12, 2025. This upheaval is setting the stage for what could be one of the craziest offseason coaching carousels in recent memory.

Some of the biggest openings include Penn State, LSU, Florida, and Auburn, as these prominent programs have parted ways with their head coaches. This comes as the list of longest-tenured coaches at one school continues to dwindle, with Nick Saban having retired two offseasons ago.

Despite the volatility, a few veteran coaches have managed to maintain their positions. Iowa's Kirk Ferentz remains the longest-tenured FBS head coach, having led the Hawkeyes for 27 seasons since 1998. Utah's Kyle Whittingham and Air Force's Troy Calhoun also stand out, with 22 and 20 seasons at their respective schools.

As the 2025 season winds down and the coaching carousel begins to spin, fans will be closely watching to see how these high-profile openings are filled and whether any other long-tenured coaches decide to call it a career.