2026-2027 FBS Head Coaching Changes

Here is the living list of FBS head coaching changes for the 2026-27 cycle. Three programs have made a change so far. Maryland and Mike Locksley mutually agreed to part ways on Oct. 21, NC State relieved Dave Doeren of his duties on Oct. 24, and Baylor relieved Dave Aranda of his duties on Oct. 25. This page will be updated as more programs make a change.

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Baylor

• Previous: Dave Aranda, relieved of his duties after going 40-40 in seven seasons
• New: Joe Klanderman, defensive coordinator, named interim head coach
• Status: Interim
• Date: Oct. 25, 2026

Maryland

• Previous: Mike Locksley, went 39-54 in eight seasons
• New: Aazaar Abdul-Rahim named interim head coach
• Status: Interim
• Date: Oct. 21, 2026

NC State

• Previous: Dave Doeren, relieved of his duties after going 98-74 in 14 seasons
• New: Todd Goebbel, running backs coach and special teams coordinator, named interim head coach
• Status: Interim
• Date: Oct. 24, 2026