6 college football coaches under the most pressure entering the 2026 season

The briefing

An Associated Press roundup names six coaches facing win-now expectations as the 2026 college football season opens. The list includes Florida State's Mike Norvell, North Carolina's Bill Belichick after a four-win debut with 60 new players this year, and South Carolina's Shane Beamer following a 4-8 finish. Wisconsin's Luke Fickell, Boston College's Bill O'Brien and Maryland's Mike Locksley round out the group after back-to-back disappointing seasons.