FCS Head Coaching Changes Before The 2026 Season

Last offseason, there were 23 FCS head coaching changes. That was down from 30 in 2024 and 28 in 2023.

We’ll track the head coaching changes heading into the 2026 season below.

Southern

Departing coach: Terrence Graves
Date: 10/20
Reason: “Relieved of his duties”

New hire: Marshall Faulk (Colorado RBs Coach)

Samford

Departing coach: Chris Hatcher
Date: 11/9
Reason: “Relieved of duties”

New hire: John Grass (Clemson Senior Offensive Assistant/Assistant QBs Coach)

Weber State

Departing coach: Mickey Mental
Date: 11/10
Reason: “Parted ways”

UAlbany

Departing coach: Jared Ambrose (2025 interim)
Date: 11/18
Reason: Conduct a national search for a new head coach after Ambrose served as the 2025 interim HC

Portland State

Departing coach: Bruce Barnum
Date: 11/22
Reason: “Relieved of his coaching duties”

Hampton

Departing coach: Trent Boykin
Date: 11/23
Reason: “Leadership change”

Cal Poly

Departing coach: Paul Wulff
Date: 11/23
Reason: “Change in leadership”

New hire: Tim Skipper (UCLA interim HC)

Penn

Departing coach: Ryan Priore
Date: 11/24
Reason: Stepping down from his position

Sac State

Departing coach: Brennan Marion
Date: 12/4
Reason: Accepted the Colorado OC position