The college football landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the 2024 season approaches. With 22% of FBS programs changing coaches, uncertainty looms large in the world of major college football. The annual Hot Seat Rankings, which gauge coaches' job security, have proven to be an accurate predictor of coaching turnover.

Over the past six years, 68% of coaches rated 4 or higher on the Hot Seat Rankings eventually lost their jobs. In the 2023 season, four out of seven coaches in that category managed to survive, with Neal Brown of West Virginia, Butch Jones of Arkansas State, and Mike Bloomgren of Rice seeing their seats cool down.

As the 2024 season looms, nine coaches find themselves firmly on the proverbial hot seat with a rating of 4 or higher. However, history suggests that this number may increase as the coaching carousel continues to spin regardless of preseason expectations.

Among the coaches on the hot seat is Arkansas' Sam Pittman, who holds the dubious distinction of being on the hottest seat this season. Alongside Pittman, two other SEC coaches, Billy Napier of Florida and Clark Lea of Vanderbilt, also find themselves on the list of notable figures with a rating of 3. These coaches will face intense scrutiny as the upcoming season unfolds.

The uncertainty surrounding the coaching landscape highlights the ongoing changes and challenges facing college football. As kickoff approaches in less than two months, fans and analysts will keep a close eye on the Hot Seat Rankings, providing a gauge of the ever-evolving college football coaching landscape.

The Hot Seat Rankings, along with a comprehensive ranking of all 134 FBS coaches, will undoubtedly shape the narratives and discussions surrounding the 2024 college football season.