Multiple Coordinators Named UCLA Head Coach Candidates After Foster Firing

UCLA fired head coach DeShaun Foster after starting the 2025 season 0-3, initiating a challenging search for his replacement amid potential athletic director changes. Several candidates have emerged for the UCLA head coaching job, including Florida State defensive coordinator Tony White, Oregon coordinators Will Stein and Tosh Lupoi, USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, and former Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. Tony White, an alumnus of UCLA and a highly regarded defensive coordinator at Florida State, is a strong candidate, though his potential departure raises concerns for the Seminoles, who might promote internally to replace him. D’Anton Lynn has significantly improved USC's defense and has NFL coaching experience, positioning him as a viable candidate to turn around UCLA's struggling program. Meanwhile, Tommy Rees, with ties to UCLA and a recent successful stint as Alabama's offensive coordinator, is also considered a promising candidate. However, UCLA faces difficulties attracting top coaching talent due to administrative issues, lack of resources, and its recent poor performance in the Big Ten, making the coaching vacancy a highly uncertain situation.