Yeah, Sark would have to go like 7-5 or worse. Schools with coaching hot seats like Arizona State, Syracuse and Auburn seem to be beneath him; FSU couldn’t afford him, so let’s throw them out. If Kelly hadn’t signed an extension, UCLA could have been a fun option.
I’ll throw out some fun dark horses tho…
Nebraska: Scott Frost hanging on by a thread, maybe bringing that high-flying offense could bring some excitement and get the boosters to spend some more money in recruiting.
UNC: Another Mack Brown dud of a season + conference shifting implications could find UNC pulling the plug early and looking for a splash hire…
Louisville: Jeff Brohm would certainly be the favorite to replace Satterfield if he’s canned, but Kiffin’s bravado would fit in very well with the recent surge in NIL and brash persona of the program in general
Michigan: It’s no secret Harbaugh has tested a reunion with the NFL, and while I think it’s highly unlikely Michigan even considers Kiffin and his baggage, it’s interesting to think about.