Sonny Cumbie, Louisiana Tech: C-
2022 record: 2-4 | Louisiana Tech's 2021 record: 3-9Previous job: Texas Tech offensive coordinator (interim head coach for final five games)
Grade when hired: B+
Louisiana Tech's firing of Skip Holtz was a surprise in last year's carousel, as the team had made seven consecutive bowl appearances and had suffered close losses to Mississippi State, SMU and NC State early in 2021. Cumbie brought youth, exciting offense and a Texas pedigree to a program with a strong tradition of quarterback play and producing points. The Bulldogs' offense is starting to show flashes, especially with wide receivers Tre Harris and Smoke Harris as well as tight end Griffin Hebert. Cumbie faced a brutal schedule, with just five home games and four of the first six on the road, including visits to Missouri and Clemson. Louisiana Tech has won both of its home games (Stephen F. Austin and UTEP) and enters a stretch against weaker Conference USA opponents that could result in some success.
