Coaching Carousel Heats Up; Delaware State Tops Norfolk State

The 2025 coaching market remains frenetic, defined by rapid midseason firings, power‑conference vacancies (including Penn State, LSU and the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes) and quick, expensive hires that can reshape conference pecking orders. LSU is in reported turmoil, with no permanent coach, an interim athletic director and allegations of political interference from Governor Jeff Landry; Nick Saban warned that the transfer portal, player pay and collectives have fundamentally changed how top programs are run. The cycle highlights the risks of headline hires and persistent underrepresentation of Black head coaches in Division I FBS. In HBCU news, Delaware State beat Norfolk State 27–20 in the HBCU Battle of the Legends at Lincoln Financial Field — the first time two HBCUs met at the Eagles’ stadium — reuniting former NFL teammates‑turned‑coaches DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick. Former professional players and cross‑sport coaching pathways continue to feed the collegiate ranks, and HBCU‑focused media and alumni engagement efforts are growing.