We’re five weeks into the college football season, and while some teams are hitting their stride, others are struggling to get out of the gate. With every loss, the pressure ramps up—not just for players, but especially for the guys with the headsets. A few coaches are already feeling the heat, and if things don’t turn around soon, they could be looking for new jobs by season’s end. Here’s a look at 10 college football coaches whose seats are getting hotter with every passing game in Week 6. (via Coaches Hot Seat)
10. Lance Taylor
Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor, center, watches a play against Michigan State during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, August 29, 2025. Credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
College: Western Michigan (Western Michigan Broncos) (MAC)
Record so far: 2-3 (Total: 12-18)
9. Scott Satterfield
Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield speaks to the referees in the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Bowling Green Falcons at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Sept. 6, 2025. Credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
College: University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati Bearcats) (Big 12)
Record so far: 3-1 (Total: 11-17)
8. Jeff Choate
Nevada Wolf Pack head coach Jeff Choate looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Nevada 46-9. Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images
College: University of Nevada (Nevada Wolf Pack) (MW)
Record so far: 1-3 (Total: 4-13)
7. Scotty Walden
UTEP head football coach Scotty Walden speaks at the Union Building East during the Homecoming pep rally on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Credit: Gaby Velasquez / El Paso Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
College: UTEP (UTEP Miners) (Conference USA)
Record so far: 1-4 (Total: 4-13)
6. Derek Mason
Middle Tennessee coach Derek Mason on the sidelines during MTSU’s Homecoming football game against Marshall on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Credit: HELEN COMER/The Daily News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
College: Middle Tennessee (Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders) (Conference USA)
Record so far: 1-4 (Total: 4-13)
5. Sonny Cumbie
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs head coach Sonny Cumbie looks on against LSU Tigers during the first half against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Tiger Stadium. Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
College: Louisiana Tech (Louisiana Tech Bulldogs) (Conference USA)
Record so far: 4-1 (Total: 15-27)
4. Butch Jones
Arkansas State Red Wolves head coach Butch Jones reacts after a call during the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at War Memorial Stadium. Arkansas won 56-14. Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
College: Arkansas State (Arkansas State Red Wolves) (SBC)
Record so far: 1-4 (Total: 20-35)
3. Joe Moorhead
University of Akron head coach Joe Moorhead gets ready to talk with his players during a time out during the first half against Duquesne at InfoCision Stadium in Akron on Sept. 20, 2025. Credit: Mike Cardew / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
College: Akron (Akron Zips) (MAC)
Record so far: 1-4 (Total: 9-32)
2. Trent Dilfer
UAB coach Trent Dilfer during a college football game between Tennessee and UAB at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 20, 2025. Credit: Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
College: UAB (UAB Blazers)
Record so far: 2-2 (Total: 9-19)
1. Billy Napier
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier watches from the sideline against the Miami Hurricanes during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
College: Florida (SEC)
Record so far: 1-3 (Total: 20-22)
Final Thoughts
Arkansas State Red Wolves head coach Butch Jones reacts on the sideline during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
No one wants to see a coach lose their job, but college football is a results-driven business. With plenty of season left, there’s still time for these coaches to turn things around—but if the losses keep piling up, don’t be surprised if some big changes come sooner rather than later.
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