[Mick]

NC State coach fired

Stanford Stadium: where coaches on the hot seat go to get fired…

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Which coach is in the most danger if they (gasp) lose to the mighty Cardinal?

- Tosh Lupoi. First season. Bears have lost four of five. $22.6 million contract, 80% of which would need to get paid. Probably safe, but if he finishes 3-9 or 4-8, 2027 will be a consequential year. Staff changes plausible.

- Jeff Brohm. Louisville is 4-3, which is a bit disappointing after losses to SF and  NCSU. All three defeats by 3 pts. or less. Won't get fired this season -- extended through 2033. If they lose to Stanford, his staff is at risk.

- James Franklin. In his first season at VaTech, they're 6-2 including tonight's 20-16 win over Clemson. Five year contract worth $41.75 million through 2030. Very secure. Lots of patience.

- Rhett Lashee. SMU is 6-1, #23 coming into today's game, they're 18-3 since joining the ACC and reached the CFP in 2024. No meaningful risk.

I think they're all pretty safe, but their staff bears some risk if they show poorly vs. Stanford.

[Mick]

NC State coach fired

Stanford Stadium: where coaches on the hot seat go to get fired…

They need to stay away from high buildings: Bing Videos

Which coach is in the most danger if they (gasp) lose to the mighty Cardinal?

- Tosh Lupoi. First season. Bears have lost four of five. $22.6 million contract, 80% of which would need to get paid. Probably safe, but if he finishes 3-9 or 4-8, 2027 will be a consequential year. Staff changes plausible.

- Jeff Brohm. Louisville is 4-3, which is a bit disappointing after losses to SF and  NCSU. All three defeats by 3 pts. or less. Won't get fired this season -- extended through 2033. If they lose to Stanford, his staff is at risk.

- James Franklin. In his first season at VaTech, they're 6-2 including tonight's 20-16 win over Clemson. Five year contract worth $41.75 million through 2030. Very secure. Lots of patience.

- Rhett Lashee. SMU is 6-1, #23 coming into today's game, they're 18-3 since joining the ACC and reached the CFP in 2024. No meaningful risk.

I think they're all pretty safe, but their staff bears some risk if they show poorly vs. Stanford.