With less than five weeks of college football left, the coaching carousel is in full swing. The most active coaching hiring season in recent history is shaping up to be a wild ride for Power Four programs, with seven major universities scrambling to fill head-coaching vacancies.
From LSU's Brian Kelly departure to Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin being linked as a playoff contender once again, even the coaches of successful teams are on the hot seat. Georgia Tech Head Coach Brent Key is also under scrutiny after an undefeated start, and his job security hangs by a thread due to both coordinators leaving mid-season.
Alabama's Kalen DeBoer may be tempted to leave his beloved Crimson Tide for greener pastures, adding another layer of complexity to this year's coaching search. Expect a bidding war that could lead to massive promotions for coaches of smaller programs.
One dark horse candidate, however, is North Texas Mean Green Head Coach Eric Morris. The 40-year-old, who has been making waves in the FCS, might just be the perfect hire Power Four schools are looking for.
Morris's background as an offensive guru speaks for itself. He led Texas Tech to top-25 offenses in almost every year while serving as coordinator under Kliff Kingsbury and worked alongside Patrick Mahomes during his lone season with the program.
After successfully transitioning from a Division 1 assistant role to the head coaching gig, Morris has North Texas on track for its best winning percentage ever at 7-1. The Mean Green's average of 46.1 points per game is nation-leading, thanks in large part to Drew Mestemaker's impressive play as a redshirt freshman quarterback.
Morris's unique offensive philosophy could be a perfect fit for programs like Oklahoma State or Virginia Tech, who are both looking to reestablish themselves as contenders. The fact that he comes with a more affordable price tag compared to established names on the market makes him an attractive option for Power Four schools looking to make a splash in the coaching carousel.
This weekend's matchup against undefeated Navy will be crucial in determining whether Morris's coaching skills can translate to the big leagues. If North Texas produces offensively, the options available to these Power Four programs could expand beyond their immediate conference, making Morris an increasingly interesting candidate as the search for a new head coach continues.
From LSU's Brian Kelly departure to Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin being linked as a playoff contender once again, even the coaches of successful teams are on the hot seat. Georgia Tech Head Coach Brent Key is also under scrutiny after an undefeated start, and his job security hangs by a thread due to both coordinators leaving mid-season.
Alabama's Kalen DeBoer may be tempted to leave his beloved Crimson Tide for greener pastures, adding another layer of complexity to this year's coaching search. Expect a bidding war that could lead to massive promotions for coaches of smaller programs.
One dark horse candidate, however, is North Texas Mean Green Head Coach Eric Morris. The 40-year-old, who has been making waves in the FCS, might just be the perfect hire Power Four schools are looking for.
Morris's background as an offensive guru speaks for itself. He led Texas Tech to top-25 offenses in almost every year while serving as coordinator under Kliff Kingsbury and worked alongside Patrick Mahomes during his lone season with the program.
After successfully transitioning from a Division 1 assistant role to the head coaching gig, Morris has North Texas on track for its best winning percentage ever at 7-1. The Mean Green's average of 46.1 points per game is nation-leading, thanks in large part to Drew Mestemaker's impressive play as a redshirt freshman quarterback.
Morris's unique offensive philosophy could be a perfect fit for programs like Oklahoma State or Virginia Tech, who are both looking to reestablish themselves as contenders. The fact that he comes with a more affordable price tag compared to established names on the market makes him an attractive option for Power Four schools looking to make a splash in the coaching carousel.
This weekend's matchup against undefeated Navy will be crucial in determining whether Morris's coaching skills can translate to the big leagues. If North Texas produces offensively, the options available to these Power Four programs could expand beyond their immediate conference, making Morris an increasingly interesting candidate as the search for a new head coach continues.
! It's like a real-life game of musical chairs, except instead of chairs, it's college football powerhouses scrambling to find the next big thing 
. North Texas Head Coach Eric Morris is definitely an under-the-radar candidate who could be just what some of these programs need – someone with innovative ideas and a track record of success 
. Plus, he's not breaking the bank, which is always a bonus 
. I'm intrigued to see how it all plays out this weekend against Navy 
. Could Morris be the dark horse candidate that shakes things up in Power Four land? Only time (and North Texas' offense) will tell 
what do u guys think?
! It's crazy how coaches are on the hot seat even if they're having a great season. Alabama is like, "Is Kalen DeBoer leaving or staying? 
Let's see how this matchup against Navy goes down - is Morris' coaching skills gonna translate? 
I mean, who wouldn't want Kalen DeBoer to leave Alabama? 
And the fact that he's affordable compared to other big-name coaches makes him a super attractive option 
I'm keeping my eye on him, especially if North Texas takes down Navy this weekend