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FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2015, file photo, Mississippi offensive line coach Matt Luke works on a drill with linemen during NCAA college football practice in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze has resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure. The school confirmed Freeze's resignation in a release Thursday night, July 20, 2017. Luke has been named the interim coach. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File) ORG XMIT: MSOXF501
FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2015, file photo, Mississippi offensive line coach Matt Luke works on a drill with linemen during NCAA college football practice in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze has resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure. The school confirmed Freeze's resignation in a release Thursday night, July 20, 2017. Luke has been named the interim coach. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File) ORG XMIT: MSOXF501
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Nov 12, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Hugh Freeze during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Hugh Freeze during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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Lincoln Riley was promoted by Oklahoma following the retirement of Bob Stoops. Riley was offensive coordinator for the Sooners in 2015 and 2016, during which they compiled a 22-4 record and made an appearance in the 2015 College Football Playoff.
Lincoln Riley was promoted by Oklahoma following the retirement of Bob Stoops. Riley was offensive coordinator for the Sooners in 2015 and 2016, during which they compiled a 22-4 record and made an appearance in the 2015 College Football Playoff.
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Bob Stoops retired following 18 seasons at Oklahoma. Stoops went 190-48 during his tenure and led the Sooners to the national championship in 2000.
Bob Stoops retired following 18 seasons at Oklahoma. Stoops went 190-48 during his tenure and led the Sooners to the national championship in 2000.
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Cal made its hire of Justin Wilcox official on Jan. 14. Wilcox spent the 2016 season serving as Wisconsin's defensive coordinator.
Cal made its hire of Justin Wilcox official on Jan. 14. Wilcox spent the 2016 season serving as Wisconsin's defensive coordinator.
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Cal fired coach Sonny Dykes on Jan. 8. Dykes went 19-30 in his four years in charge of the Golden Bears.
Cal fired coach Sonny Dykes on Jan. 8. Dykes went 19-30 in his four years in charge of the Golden Bears.
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Western Michigan hired former Purdue assistant Tim Lester to replace P.J. Fleck. Lester played quarterback for the Broncos in the 1990s.
Western Michigan hired former Purdue assistant Tim Lester to replace P.J. Fleck. Lester played quarterback for the Broncos in the 1990s.
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Tracy Claeys was fired on Jan. 3 following his first full season as a head coach. He’d taken over after former coach Jerry Kill stepped aside for health reasons during the 2015 season.
Tracy Claeys was fired on Jan. 3 following his first full season as a head coach. He’d taken over after former coach Jerry Kill stepped aside for health reasons during the 2015 season.
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Randy Edsall, who spent 12 seasons at UConn before going to Maryland, left his post at the Detroit Lions to rejoin the Huskies and fill their head coach vacancy.
Randy Edsall, who spent 12 seasons at UConn before going to Maryland, left his post at the Detroit Lions to rejoin the Huskies and fill their head coach vacancy.
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After three unsuccessful seasons, UConn announced the firing of Bob Diaco on Dec. 26.
After three unsuccessful seasons, UConn announced the firing of Bob Diaco on Dec. 26.
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Western Kentucky hired Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Sanford, making it official Dec. 14.
Western Kentucky hired Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Sanford, making it official Dec. 14.
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Temple hired Florida defensive coordinator Geoff Collins as the next head coach of the Owls on Dec. 13.
Temple hired Florida defensive coordinator Geoff Collins as the next head coach of the Owls on Dec. 13.
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Florida Atlantic and Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin agreed on a deal that made Kffin the new head coach on Dec. 12.
Florida Atlantic and Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin agreed on a deal that made Kffin the new head coach on Dec. 12.
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Cincinnati announced the hire of Luke Fickell as head coach on Dec. 10. Fickell previously served as defensive coordinator for Ohio State.
Cincinnati announced the hire of Luke Fickell as head coach on Dec. 10. Fickell previously served as defensive coordinator for Ohio State.
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Georgia State hired South Carolina offensive line coach Shawn Elliott as its new head coach on Dec. 8.
Georgia State hired South Carolina offensive line coach Shawn Elliott as its new head coach on Dec. 8.
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Nevada chose Jay Norvell as the next coach to lead the Wolf Pack on Dec. 8. He left his post at Arizona State as receivers coach and passing game coordinator.
Nevada chose Jay Norvell as the next coach to lead the Wolf Pack on Dec. 8. He left his post at Arizona State as receivers coach and passing game coordinator.
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
Willie Taggart left South Florida to become the new head coach at Oregon on Dec. 7.
Willie Taggart left South Florida to become the new head coach at Oregon on Dec. 7.
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
Matt Rhule left Temple to become Baylor's new head coach on Dec. 6.
Matt Rhule left Temple to become Baylor's new head coach on Dec. 6.
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
Tommy Tuberville stepped down on Dec. 4 after four seasons with Cincinnati.
Tommy Tuberville stepped down on Dec. 4 after four seasons with Cincinnati.
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
Indiana coach Kevin Wilson resigned on Dec. 1. Wilson went 26-47 in six seasons as the Hoosiers' coach, including a 6-6 mark this season.
Indiana coach Kevin Wilson resigned on Dec. 1. Wilson went 26-47 in six seasons as the Hoosiers' coach, including a 6-6 mark this season.
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Tom Allen was promoted to head coach, permanently, by Indiana following the resignation of Kevin Wilson. Allen had previously served as the Hoosiers' defensive coordinator.
Tom Allen was promoted to head coach, permanently, by Indiana following the resignation of Kevin Wilson. Allen had previously served as the Hoosiers' defensive coordinator.
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Oregon fired coach Mark Helfrich on Nov. 29. Helfrich went 37-16 in four seasons with the Ducks, including an appearance in the national title game, but went just 4-8 this season.
Oregon fired coach Mark Helfrich on Nov. 29. Helfrich went 37-16 in four seasons with the Ducks, including an appearance in the national title game, but went just 4-8 this season.
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Former Houston coach Tom Herman was hired to take over at Texas on Nov. 26.
Former Houston coach Tom Herman was hired to take over at Texas on Nov. 26.
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Charlie Strong was fired as Texas' head coach on Nov. 26 after going 16-21 in three seasons with the Longhorns.
Charlie Strong was fired as Texas' head coach on Nov. 26 after going 16-21 in three seasons with the Longhorns.
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
Ed Orgeron was promoted from interim coach to LSU head coach on Nov. 26. He went 5-2 leading LSU after Les Miles was fired.
Ed Orgeron was promoted from interim coach to LSU head coach on Nov. 26. He went 5-2 leading LSU after Les Miles was fired.
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Les Miles was fired by LSU on Sept. 25 after a 2-2 start to the season. Miles went 114-34 and won a national championship in 11-plus seasons at the school.
Les Miles was fired by LSU on Sept. 25 after a 2-2 start to the season. Miles went 114-34 and won a national championship in 11-plus seasons at the school.
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Charlie Partridge was fired by Florida Atlantic on Nov. 27 after going 9-27 in three seasons with the Owls.
Charlie Partridge was fired by Florida Atlantic on Nov. 27 after going 9-27 in three seasons with the Owls.
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Ron Caragher was fired by San Jose State on Nov. 27 after going 19-30 in four seasons with the Spartans.
Ron Caragher was fired by San Jose State on Nov. 27 after going 19-30 in four seasons with the Spartans.
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Nevada coach Brian Polian and the team mutually agreed to part ways on Nov. 27. Polian went 23-27 in four seasons with the Wolf Pack.
Nevada coach Brian Polian and the team mutually agreed to part ways on Nov. 27. Polian went 23-27 in four seasons with the Wolf Pack.
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Former Cal coach Jeff Tedford was introduced as the new coach of Fresno State on Nov. 11.
Former Cal coach Jeff Tedford was introduced as the new coach of Fresno State on Nov. 11.
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Fresno State coach Tim DeRuyter was fired on Oct. 23 after a 1-7 start to the season. DeRuyter went 30-30 in four-plus seasons with the Bulldogs.
Fresno State coach Tim DeRuyter was fired on Oct. 23 after a 1-7 start to the season. DeRuyter went 30-30 in four-plus seasons with the Bulldogs.
Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports
Jeff Brohm left Western Kentucky to take the head coaching job at Purdue on Dec. 5.
Jeff Brohm left Western Kentucky to take the head coaching job at Purdue on Dec. 5.
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Purdue fired coach Darrell Hazell on Oct. 16. Hazell went 9-33 in three-plus seasons in charge of the Boilermakers, including a 3-3 start to 2016.
Purdue fired coach Darrell Hazell on Oct. 16. Hazell went 9-33 in three-plus seasons in charge of the Boilermakers, including a 3-3 start to 2016.
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Georgia State fired coach Trent Miles on Nov. 13 after a 2-8 start to the season. Miles went 9-38 in three-plus seasons in charge of the Panthers.
Georgia State fired coach Trent Miles on Nov. 13 after a 2-8 start to the season. Miles went 9-38 in three-plus seasons in charge of the Panthers.
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Former North Carolina, Miami and Cleveland Browns head coach Butch Davis agreed to become head coach at Florida International on Nov. 14.
Former North Carolina, Miami and Cleveland Browns head coach Butch Davis agreed to become head coach at Florida International on Nov. 14.
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Florida International fired coach Ron Turner on Sept. 25 following an 0-4 start. Turner went 10-30 in three-plus seasons leading the Golden Panthers.
Florida International fired coach Ron Turner on Sept. 25 following an 0-4 start. Turner went 10-30 in three-plus seasons leading the Golden Panthers.
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