Sonny Cumbie, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Athletic director Ryan Ivey retained Cumbie for a fourth season, pointing to progress on defense and in other areas. Cumbie brought in veteran offensive assistant Tony Franklin to oversee a unit that averaged 20.9 points per game and slipped to 113th in rushing offense. At 11-26, Cumbie needs bowl eligibility and possibly more to ensure a return in 2026.
Big names under pressure and mega buyouts: Previewing what could be a wild 2025 CFB hot seat season
It's way too early to project how teams will finish the 2025 season, but we might know some coaches to need to show improvements to keep their jobs.
