The NFL doesn’t have a long track record of college football coaches making the leap to the highest level. In fact, there have been many unsuccessful college coaches in the NFL, but that hasn’t stopped one ESPN analyst from suggesting this plot line to a number of pro franchises.

We may not see a college coach hired this cycle but it's inevitable at least one will make the jump in future seasons.

The 2026 college football coaching carousel officially came to halt in December after an abnormally busy cycle. Michigan's decision to hire Kyle Whittingham as

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for their next head coach, and could take a swing on one with no NFL experience.

The college head coaching carousel has come to a stop … for now. But history says that’s likely going to change.

The 2025 College Football Playoff has reached its semifinal round. No. 10 Miami (12-2, 6-2) will face No. 6 Ole Miss (13-1, 7-1) in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in Phoe