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College football's next big coaching hire? Keep an eye on these successful assistants.

The college football coaching carousel has been in motion for weeks now, with several of the top vacancies – including Auburn, Nebraska and Wisconsin – having already been filled.

But more than a half-dozen schools, many at the Group of Five level, are still looking. And the second wave of hiring – among coordinators and other assistant coaches – is largely yet to come.

As part of USA TODAY Sports' annual review of assistant coach compensation, here's a look at six assistants who figure to be highly sought-after on the job market over the next few weeks – as potential head coaches, or coordinators – and what they're making in total compensation this year.