"In any given cycle, the final six weeks before the early signing period tends to produce plenty of drama. This fall, the introduction of revenue share contracts and an unprecedented coaching carousel have only doused the flames, laying the foundation of what could be an action-packed finish to the latest cycle across November/early December and, perhaps, even into early 2026."
"As of now, 11 head coaches have been fired across FBS football this fall with eight jobs open in Power 4 leagues. According to Front Office Sports, those 11 schools have committed more than $169 million combined in contract buyouts so far, including two of the largest buyouts in college football history that could be doled out at LSU and Penn State this month."
Only eight members of the 2026 ESPN 300 remain uncommitted as the college football regular season enters its final month. Class of 2026 prospects can sign during the early signing period from Dec. 3-5; unsigned recruits must wait until national signing day on Feb. 4, 2026. The final six weeks before the early signing period typically produce heavy recruiting drama. This cycle's drama has been amplified by the introduction of revenue-share contracts and an unprecedented coaching carousel. Eleven FBS head coaches have been fired this fall, leaving eight Power 4 jobs open and more than $169 million in combined buyouts. Two of the largest potential buyouts could be paid at LSU and Penn State, and continued coaching attrition could further disrupt recruiting.
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