College Football Coaching Shift

With the announcement of Phillip Fulmer leaving Tennessee, one can't help but wonder, who's going to replace him?

Go ahead, throw Bowden's position at Clemson and Willingham's at Washington out there as well. Three schools in BCS conferences, three high profile positions. This could create a major ripple in the collegiate football world. But who are the big dogs out there?

Anyone can guess at this point. Here are the top five hot shots in my opinion, out there right now, in no particular order.

1. Lane Kiffin—Former Raiders Head Coach

I think he will definitely be in the running for any collegiate position out there because the NFL might be cooled off on him at the moment. His return to college is all but guaranteed.

2. Mike Leach—Current Texas Tech Head Coach

He may not like Washington or even Clemson, but the man from Wyoming may entice Tennessee brass and the program is big enough to give it up for him.

3. Chris Peterson—Current Boise State Head Coach

in two seasons at Boise State he has made some serious noise, including making a second run at the BCS this year. Don't forget he beat Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl two years ago.

4. Butch Davis—Current North Carolina Head Coach

What he has done in the past and what he is doing right now in UNC is no secret. But Clemson and Tennessee are a stone's throw away.

5. Todd Graham—Current Tulsa Head Coach

Tulsa has done well with him the last two years—and Rice before that. Graham may land Coach of the Year honors in Conference USA this year, as he is unbeaten in conference play still.

Honorable Mentions

Mike Gundy (Head Coach Oklahoma State), Brady Hoke (Ball State Head Coach), Butch Jones (Head Coach Central Michigan), Kevin Wilson (Offensive Coordinator Oklahoma).