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The 7 Most Important College Football Coordinator Hires for 2026

Feb 23, 2026, 6:20 PM

From playoff hopefuls to rising G6 contenders, these seven coordinator changes could determine whether Texas programs surge, stall, or surprise in 2026.

The 7 Most Important College Football Coordinator Hires for 2026

Coaching hires, especially at the coordinator level, can have as much, if not more, impact on college football teams as success or failure in the transfer portal.

The 13 FBS programs in the state of Texas are no different and there was plenty of turnover over the last few months. Only four of those 13 programs return their head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator heading into 2026. 

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