Coaching carousel 2025-26

[BamaMoon]

From what I’m hearing… Sumrall is out on Auburn and the expectation is Durkin will be the next coach barring a blowout

There's no question Durkin would get the gig if they pull off an IB upset tonight, but he's probably getting it anyway because it doesn't appear anyone want the barnyard job.

Who could blame them???

Golesh is reported to be going to Arkansas.

He'd be a solid hire for Florida, otherwise.

@Bazza, I hate to say it, but I think Florida will be sorry they didn't hire Golesh. What he's done at USF is impressive with the bigger schools down there competing for the top talent!

I think Arkansas has one the coach hiring race so far.

As for Lane, I hope he stays at OM. I think I'd respect him more if he did than chasing LSU's money.

 

[bamaga]

Who said DeBoer will tell him he needs to go?

I haven't heard one person propose that.

The decision is Ty's and only Ty's. If he gets the grade he wants/needs to be a round one draft choice, I suppose he goes and takes the "bird in the hand." But if he chooses to come back regardless, it's his decision.

We aren't running off Ty to keep Russell or Mack.

The question is if Ty goes pro, what happens? What's best?

From the limited opportunities vs Eastern Illinois, if Ty leaves, Austin Mack is the better prospect for starter at this juncture. Who knows with another offseason and spring ball.

 

[BamaMoon]

From the limited opportunities vs Eastern Illinois, if Ty leaves, Austin Mack is the better prospect for starter at this juncture. Who knows with another offseason and spring ball.

I admit that Mack looks like he's grown (no pun intended) into a much more reliable possibility. My biggest concern with him is his mobility in/out of the pocket. He had a good scramble TD against EIU, but their defense was pretty bad...especially against our backups in the second half.

Russell, however, may have the higher ceiling. I admit I'm a little smitten by his potential. I think he's a Tua/Mac/Bryce type of potential.

But, if Ty goes pro, the best-case scenario is for both of them to return and grind it out for the '26 season starter.

If Ty returns, he's the starter next year, barring major issues/injuries, but if he returns, I think we'll lose either Mack or Russell and possibly both.

I am very, very excited about our QB recruiting, though. We have some studs lined up in the QB recruiting cycle!!!

 

[BamaLuver]

Lane Kiffin to Call Coach Saban for advice...

 

[Tubafore]

Anyone else excited for CLK to announce he's staying at OM as the ultimate troll to LSU and UF? Seems like the kind of thing he'd do