
2024 College football coaching carousel grades: Jonathan Smith nabs 'A+' as Jeff Lebby begins uphill battle
Dennis Dodd grades each team for their hires during the college football offseason now that the carousel has stopped spinning

Pretty much the assessment of most Rutgers fans but real upsetting for Syracuse fans. He might be a good coach but probably had less than a 50% chance.
Fran Brown | C+ | I get that Brown has some juice as the assistant at Kirby Smart's favorite position (defensive backs) at Georgia. I also know that jumping from position coach to Power Five head coach has its challenges -- especially at a place like Syracuse. Brown will have to learn on the fly. He is armed with a national title ring (in 2022) and possibly a difference-making QB in portal acquisition Kyle McCord from Ohio State. So far so good. |