Grading college football's new coaching hires: Notre Dame, LSU, USC, Florida and more
Like the carousel itself, the coaching grades are also coming in hot. See how all the latest hires stack up.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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What different conference championship results predict about the College Football Playoff field
With conference championship week here, it's time to see how all the varying results would impact the College Football Playoff picture.
Notre Dame elevates DC Freeman to head coach
Notre Dame has named defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman its next head football coach, the school announced Friday morning.
Coaching carousel: Latest buzz, top candidates at Oklahoma and other vacancies
From Notre Dame and Oklahoma to Washington and Virginia Tech, it's already been a wild ride on the coaching carousel. Here's everything you need to know.
Stephen A.: LSU is a better job than Notre Dame by a mile (2:03)
2022 recruiting class rankings: Coaching carousel influencing top 50
Oklahoma plummeted after Lincoln Riley departed, and Notre Dame looks to stay in the top five after losing Brian Kelly to LSU.
Hour 2: Josh Allen or Mac Jones?
Buster Olney joins to give us more on the MLB lockout. Jakobi Meyers joins the show to talk about Mac Jones' development and the Pats up coming game vs. the Bills. Plus, the guys play Take Your Pick with the QB matchups in Week 13.
Sources: Freeman favored to be Irish head coach
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman has emerged as the top candidate to be Notre Dame's head coach, sources told ESPN.
Rees announces he's staying as Notre Dame OC
Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees announced Wednesday night that he will remain with Notre Dame.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 4: John Talty
Paul welcomes in John Talty, takes your calls and more.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 2: Brian Kelly
Paul welcomes in new LSU HC Brian Kelly, takes your calls and more.
Kelly says LSU coaching job too good to pass up
Brian Kelly said Wednesday that he had no plans to leave Notre Dame entering the 2021 season but that the opportunity at LSU was too good to pass on.
Brian Kelly: It wasn't easy to leave Notre Dame for LSU (1:10)
Will Brian Kelly's departure affect Notre Dame's CFP chances? (2:02)
Hour 2: Marching Out?
How likely is it that Sean Payton is going to be the Saints head coach after this season? Where would be the best landing spot for him? Pete Sampson joins the show to talk about Brian Kelly leaving ND for LSU. Also, Kimberley A. Martin plays Hot News or Not News. Plus, Real or Not Real on which college coaches could win a title in the next 5 years.
Hour 1: Irish Goodbye
Brian Kelly is leaving Notre Dame to coach LSU, but why would he not wait to see if the Irish make the CFP? How will this impact their chances to make the Playoff? Also, Key's Real Rankings. Plus, Mike Tomlin talked about Chase Claypool wanting to have more fun at practice.
Michigan jumps up to No. 2 in latest CFP rankings (2:41)
The Paul Finebaum Show - Hour 4: Fin in South Bend
We wrap up the show with more Brian Kelly commentary...
The Paul Finebaum Show - Hour 3: All Eyes on Baton Rouge
Bruce Feldman joins the show... plus, Paul takes your calls
The Paul Finebaum Show - Hour 2: SOUTH Bend
We bring in experts and callers to react to a pair of major coaching changes in CFB this week.
The Paul Finebaum Show - Hour 1: Coaches On The Move
We react to Brian Kelly leaving ND, to become the Head Coach at LSU.
Source: Meyer not leaving NFL for any college job
Jaguars coach Urban Meyer isn't interesting in leaving the NFL to take a college football coaching job amid speculation he might be interested in the Notre Dame opening, a source told ESPN.
Irish AD: Kelly exit no surprise, ND in fine shape
Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says he sensed that football coach Brian Kelly was restless and was not surprised by Kelly's decision to leave for LSU.
Notre Dame AD not surprised by Brian Kelly's decision to leave (0:49)
Could Urban Meyer be the next head coach at Notre Dame? (1:30)
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2021 FBS Indep. Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 0-0 | 11-1 |
| BYU | 0-0 | 10-2 |
| Army | 0-0 | 8-3 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | 7-5 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | 2-10 |
| UMass | 0-0 | 1-11 |
| UConn | 0-0 | 1-11 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards263.6Tied-33rd
Rushing Yards152.274th
Points For35.3Tied-43rd
Points Against18.3Tied-119th
2021 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | AFCA COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Sneed | OLB | Committed | 86 |
| Niuafe Tuihalamaka | ILB | Committed | 84 |
| C.J. Williams | WR | Committed | 83 |
| Joshua Burnham | OLB | Committed | 83 |
| Joey Tanona | OC | Committed | 83 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | J. Owusu-Koramoah | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2018 | D. Tranquill | Wuerffel Trophy |
| 2015 | J. Smith | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Dick Butkus Award |