The 2025 coaching carousel is officially underway — and it’s already one of the most dramatic cycles college football has seen in years. David Pollack breaks down the real hierarchy of open jobs, the pressure behind each vacancy, and the domino that will determine everything: Lane Kiffin. Pollack explains why LSU, Florida, Auburn, and Penn State are all radically different jobs in 2025 than they were even a few years ago — and why NIL, the transfer portal, and roster turnover have completely reshaped how schools evaluate head coaches. We dive into the “fit” question at LSU after Brian Kelly flamed out, the culture reset at Florida, the sneaky strength of Auburn’s roster, and Penn State’s surprising decision to fire James Franklin and how it immediately backfired. He also explains why Lane Kiffin is the single most important piece of this cycle — how he’s benefited more from the portal than any coach in America, why his GM-style approach works, and why his move (or non-move) will trig...