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College football's obsession with young coaches might be causing it to overlook some of the sport's best minds

College football's obsession with young coaches might be causing it to overlook some of the sport's best minds
World Sports · 18:09:58 - Friday, 6 November 2026

Yahoo Sports senior writer Dan Wolken examines the growing trend in college football of hiring younger head coaches, arguing that this preference may lead programs to overlook experienced candidates with proven track records.

Published on November 4, 2026, the analysis highlights how the pursuit of youth and innovation could come at the cost of institutional knowledge and stability, raising questions about long-term program building.

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