NEW: BYU Is a JUGGERNAUT, TCU's Gary Patterson Gives HARD TRUTH On Firing College Football Coaches

Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast · Oct 24, 2025 · 40m

The frequency of college football coaches being fired has demonstrably increased in the modern era, creating a fast-moving, high-stakes coaching carousel. While coaching turnover has always been a part of the sport, the pace and nature of firings have accelerated significantly, particularly in the Power Four conferences.

Historically, coaches were often given several years to "get their guys" and build a program. Today, that patience has largely evaporated, driven by factors that have professionalized the college game. The introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer…