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Career College Coaches Soured by Effects of the Transfer Portal, NIL Are Seeking NFL Jobs

Several longtime college football coaches, including Bo Davis and Terry Joseph, moved to NFL coaching roles in 2024 due to changes in the college game.
They left because recent rule changes like the transfer portal and NIL deals shifted focus from player development to player finances and retention.
These coaches reported that recruiting has deteriorated, agents focus on money over player success, and players are treated like 'one-year-rental guys' rather than developing talent over years.
Davis shared that watching college athletes grow and improve over several years was a significant source of satisfaction for him, and he also mentioned that the NFL schedule allows for a better balance between work and personal life.
Their departures reflect a trend benefiting the NFL with more coaching talent while suggesting that college football struggles to maintain its traditional mentorship and development roles.

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