The coaching carousel was already crazy, and then Saban, Carroll, and Belichick left in 24 hours

The carousel is a madhouse after Saban retires and Carroll and Belichick leave. Let’s look at the updated big board.

On Tuesday, we wrote an article laying out a lot of coaching carousel scenarios in college football and the NFL which would have a profound effect on USC’s outlook in the 2024 Big Ten football season. You can read that article now if you’d like, and then return to reading this new piece. Why read that article first? It’s outdated. This article will update you on all the changes to the coaching carousel and the various scenarios in play.

As you might have heard, three icons of football coaching have left their jobs in the past 24 hours. Pete Carroll wanted to stay on as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, but owner Jody Allen said no dice. Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots have parted ways. Nick Saban retired from coaching, leaving the Alabama job open.

We have a lot to sort through in the coaching carousel. Be sure to read our friends at Ducks Wire as they follow Dan Lanning rumors and reports.

Let’s look at what could happen in the carousel in the rapidly changing landscape: