Whether it’s a player, team or coach, the next big thing is always on the minds of fans for all 128 college football programs. Regardless of the job or program, coaches are always under the microscope and under to pressure to win – and win immediately. With the heavy scrutiny and pressure to win right away, it’s no surprise college football’s coaching carousel never stops. And as expected, there’s always a wave of rising stars in the head coaching ranks ready to make their mark on an upcoming season and potentially attract the interest from a bigger program.
With the 2016 season approaching, Athlon Sports is taking a look at some of the top rising stars in the head coaching ranks.