Bruce Feldman

Feldman's candidates to replace Ryan Silverfield at Memphis, from Charles Huff to Tyson Helton

Memphis has been a consistent winner over the past decade. Where do the Tigers go now for their next coach? Charles Huff, Jerry Mack and four more head-coaching candidates to keep an eye on: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Freaks List 2025: Ohio State lands 2 in top 10, including No. 1 overall

Navy DL Landon Robinson wins the American's Defensive Player of the Year award. Had 54 tackles and 6.5 sacks. He was No. 13 on the Freaks List. Arrived at the Academy at 240 pounds, is up to 286, vertical jumped 33 inches and hit over 20 MPH. Stud. www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...

YouTube video by The Audible New Coaches Hired Across CFB + Conference Title Picks

New Audible: @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social; Stew and I on the messy exit of Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss; and the curious rationalizations trying to explain it all; also we talk about the hires at UF; Michigan State; Kentucky; Auburn and Arkansas:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqiE...

The art of college football tailgating in below-freezing weather

Loved this story on the art of cold-weather college football tailgating: Alaskan halibut, cardboard and ‘ingenuity’ by @scottdochterman.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

Did Florida just hire Billy Napier 2.0? Jon Sumrall’s track record says no On paper, Jon Sumrall has a similar background to Billy Napier's, but Florida believes there are significant differences.

No, Jon Sumrall is not Lane Kiffin. But just because his resume looks very similar to the last guy doesn't mean Florida's new coach will be Billy Napier 2.0, either.
Here's why:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Is Penn State close to a coaching hire? What we’re hearing about Kalani Sitake and more. Reporting with @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Is Penn State close to a coaching hire? What we’re hearing about Kalani Sitake and more. Reporting with @ralphdrussoath.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Who’s next at Kentucky? Brent Key, Dan Mullen, Will Stein and 4 more candidates Several sitting head coaches could be tempted by the opening in Lexington.

With Mark Stoops out at Kentucky, where does UK turn now? Brent Key, Dan Mullen, Will Stein, Brian Hartline and three more candidates headline a very intriguing search. Here's why: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Feldman's candidates to replace Ryan Silverfield at Memphis, from Charles Huff to Tyson Helton

Memphis has hit home runs with first time head coaches three times in a row. Do the Tigers go that route again? Or go for a more experienced option? Charles Huff, Tyson Helton and 5 more head coaching candidates to watch: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Matt Rhule has fired Nebraska DC John Butler after one season running the Huskers defense. Phil Snow, Rhule's old DC at Baylor, will take over as DC for Nebraska's bowl game.

UCLA hiring fast-rising James Madison head coach Bob Chesney

Here's @theathletic.com's story on UCLA hiring JMU's Bob Chesney to take over the Bruins program. He is expected stay with the Dukes through the postseason if they were to make the CFP, sources tell @chrisvannini.com and me: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

SOURCES: UCLA is hiring JMU's Bob Chesney to be the Bruins new head coach, @theathleticmike.bsky.social
has learned. The 48-year-old Pennsylvania native has led the Dukes to an 11-1 record this season and is 131-51 in his coaching career at four smaller programs.

Feldman's candidates to replace Jon Sumrall at Tulane: Keep an eye on top coordinators

Tulane's one of the best G5 jobs. With Jon Sumrall off to UF, the Green Wave has some intriguing options from LSU DC Blake Baker to USM's Charles Huff to Miami OC Shannon Dawson to... www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

YouTube video by The Audible Week 14 Reactions

New Audible: @ralphDrussoATH @slmandel and I discuss Lane Kiffin's move to LSU; the circus at Ole Miss; plus how the CFP field is shaping up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBtf...

Kentucky firing Mark Stoops, winningest coach in school history: Source The Wildcats had a great run under a portion of Stoops' tenure but have looked dreadful recently.

BREAKING: Kentucky is firing Mark Stoops, the winningest coach in school history. His contract calls for a $36 million buyout, all of which is due within 60 days. Reporting with @chrisvannini.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Feldman's candidates to replace Jon Sumrall at Tulane: Keep an eye on top coordinators

Tulane's one of the best G5 jobs. With Jon Sumrall off to UF, the Green Wave has some intriguing options from LSU DC Blake Baker to USM's Charles Huff to Miami OC Shannon Dawson to... www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

Who is Pete Golding? Ole Miss' new coach is a Louisiana native from the Nick Saban tree

"His demeanor and personality are infectious."
Who is Pete Golding? Ole Miss’ new coach is a Louisiana native from the Nick Saban tree: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

(Published 2019)

Who is Pete Golding, the new Ole Miss head coach who will lead the Rebels into the Playoff?
“I walked on at Delta State for 500 bucks.” He became a 4-year starter and left as the school’s third all-time leading tackler and also competing on the golf team.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/818...

Lane Kiffin expected to take LSU job; Ole Miss holding team meeting Sunday: Source LSU sources believe Lane Kiffin will accept their job offer.

BREAKING: Ole Miss DC Pete Golding is getting named as the Rebels permanent head coach, not just interim for the Playoff, per source. He is replacing Lane Kiffin who is taking the LSU job. www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

Sources: Jonathan Smith out at Michigan State after 2 seasons

SOURCES: Michigan State is firing Jonathan Smith, sources tell me and @chrisvannini.com. Smith won 18 games in his last two seasons at Oregon State. Took the MSU job and went 9-15 in two seasons: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Florida hires Tulane's Jon Sumrall as next head coach

UF AD Scott Stricklin on Jon Sumrall: ""Not many coaches win big at two different non-Power programs... He joins rare company—coaches like Urban Meyer, Brian Kelly and Willie Fritz—who've delivered immediate success at multiple stops." www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

YouTube video by The Audible Week 14 Reactions

New Audible: @ralphDrussoATH @slmandel and I discuss Lane Kiffin's move to LSU; the circus at Ole Miss; plus how the CFP field is shaping up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBtf...

Florida to hire Tulane's Jon Sumrall as next head coach: Source

Here's our story on Florida set to hire Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as next head coach. The former SEC player and assistant coach has gone 42-11 record in four years as a head coach: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

SOURCE: Florida is set to hire Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as UF’s new coach. He did an amazing job at Tulane and Troy and knows the SEC well.

SOURCE: Auburn is expected to hire USF’s Alex Golesh as its new head coach. CBS first reported the move.

SOURCE: Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield is set to become the new head coach at Arkansas. Brett McMurphy first reported the move. Silverfield's teams went 29-9 the past three years.

Boise State will host UNLV for the Mountain West title this Friday in Boise. New Mexico, SDSU, BSU and UNLV all finished with 6-2 records in MWC play. The tie was broken by a composite average of nationally recognized metrics: Connelly SP+, ESPN SOR, KPI and SportSource rankings.

Lane Kiffin expected to take LSU job as Ole Miss sets team meeting: Source

SOURCES: Lane Kiffin is expected to accept LSU's offer to become the Tigers next head coach. Kiffin is set to meet with his Ole Miss team this morning at 9 AM CT. As we reported yesterday morning, LSU has been very confident it was going to land Kiffin. www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

How a former Rivals recruiting analyst maximized his hit rate and built a top-10 team

Vandy blows out Tennessee in Knoxville. Commodores get their first 10-win season in school history. Amazing job by Clark Lea and his staff building this team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Lane Kiffin is expected to announce his coaching decision at some point today.

And LSU sources are “very confident” that Kiffin is going to accept the Tigers’ offer to take over, per @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social.

🔗: www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...