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Four Power Four college football coaches were fired in September 2025.

Florida's Billy Napier and Auburn's Hugh Freeze lead the list of coaches on the hot seat.

Early-season firings are becoming more common due to the transfer portal and roster management.

There were four Power Four college football coaches fired in September alone, matching the total number of Power Four coaches fired in the immediate wake of last season.

Historically, early moves allowed programs to potentially salvage their seasons and cut to the front of the line in the upcoming hiring cycle. But firings at Virginia Tech , UCLA , Oklahoma State and Arkansas also show how the transfer portal and overall roster management have moved up the coaching-change calendar.

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