Cover 3 College Football Full Coaching Carousel Breakdown By Conference + Superlatives | Cover 3 on CBSSN
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Dec 9, 2025 Discover the latest twists in the college football coaching carousel! The crew explores key hires across the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, and ACC. Highlights include Matt Campbell’s fit at Penn State and Lane Kiffin's potential at LSU. They also tackle rapid successes and expectations for new hires like John Sumrall at Florida and Colin Klein at Kansas State. Wrap it up with engaging superlatives, favorite hires, and surprise picks that keep the excitement alive for next season!
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Campbell's Track Record Fits Penn State
- Matt Campbell's track record at Iowa State shows strong talent development and coaching-tree replacement ability.
- Tom Fornelli believes those traits make Campbell a logical fit for Penn State despite higher expectations there.
Complement Campbell With High-Level Recruiters
- Bring in staff who have recruited five-star talent to complement Campbell's strengths.
- Bud Elliott and Tom Fornelli advise Penn State to add experienced recruiters to handle elite prospects and agents.
Fitzgerald Gains Talent, Faces New Tests
- Pat Fitzgerald moves from Northwestern to Michigan State where recruiting and roster constraints differ.
- Tom Fornelli sees Fitzgerald gaining easier access to talent but needing to prove he still has it on the field.