Dave Aranda (Baylor) Hot:
3 years ago Dave Aranda led Baylor to a Big 12 title, and fans rejoiced that they found their coach for the long term. Going into 2024 the Bears have been trending down going 9-16 since. Twenty starters return to Aranda’s squad. If they don’t get to 7 wins, Baylor might want a fresh slate.
Scott Satterfield (Cincinnati) Warmish:
Even if Cincinnati doesn’t make a bowl Scott Satterfield will probably keep his job, but the seat is getting warmer. In his first year, Satterfield went 3-9, and 2024 doesn’t look much better. The Bearcats are rebuilding, but if there isn’t an upward trend then Satterfield’s seat can start to get hot.
Neal Brown (West Virginia) Room Temperature:
There may not have been another coach in major College Football who felt the heat more than Neal Brown at the beginning of last season. West Virginia ended the year with 9 wins, a Duke’s Mayo Bowl win, and finished in the top 25 of the coaches poll. However, one good year doesn’t keep you safe, especially with a losing record in conference. With a good nucleus coming back, there are expectations again in Morgantown. If the Mountaineers squander this opportunity it could spark a conversation to fire Neal Brown.
