Which College Football Coaches Are Racing Toward Disaster—And Who Might Surprise Us All?

Which College Football Coaches Are Racing Toward Disaster—And Who Might Surprise Us All?

Wisconsin is ticketed for a 2-10 season or 3-9 if it’s lucky. Not a good place to be at any time, but extra not-good when the coach’s buyout is $28 million at the end of the season. (Buyout figures via USA Today.) Wisconsin doesn’t sound like it wants to fire Fickell right now, but the results in his third year are bad enough that we have to take the possibility seriously. 

Jonathan Smith, Michigan State

  • Current record: 3-4 (0-4 Big Ten) 
  • Opta supercomputer’s projected win total: 3.6 

The Spartans are one of the most boring teams in college football. QB Aidan Chiles has a strong arm but remains erratic as a junior, with a Big Ten-worst 70.1% well-thrown rate. The offense has a mediocre 7.7% explosive play rate despite Chiles’ arm strength and the presence of a couple of talented receivers, Nick Marsh and Omari Kelly.

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