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Paul Finebaum Names $84 Million College Football Coach Getting Fired This Weekend

A coach worth $84 million faces termination this weekend, spotlighting the ACC’s simmering coaching crisis.

By · Published September 20, 2026  05:37 UTC · Updated September 20, 2026  05:37 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: A coach worth $84 million faces termination this weekend, spotlighting the ACC’s simmering coaching crisis.
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$84 million contract coach is slated for dismissal this weekend, according to Paul Finebaum’s recent commentary. The figure places the dismissal amid college football’s accelerating hot‑seat season, with the ACC highlighted as the conference where coaching turmoil is most concentrated.

Coverage in The New York Times and Sports Illustrated points to a broader carousel entering its third week, while Yahoo Sports and On3 track the status of ACC coaches Mike Norvell, Dave Doeren and others. The imminent firing will add to the ACC’s growing list of vacancies, intensifying speculation ahead of the next round of hires.

Observers expect college programs to announce replacements early next week, and the pattern suggests the coaching carousel will remain a dominant storyline through the remainder of the season.

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Which coach is identified as the $84 million contract holder?

Coverage does not name the individual, only references the contract size.

Why is the ACC highlighted in the current coaching churn?

Multiple outlets note the ACC is the center of the hot‑seat activity, with several of its coaches listed among the most scrutinized.

When is the firing expected to occur?

Paul Finebaum indicated the dismissal is set for this weekend.

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