In recent seasons, coaching hires across college football have heavily leaned toward candidates with a background on offense.
Here's a breakdown of the last three seasons of hires at BCS schools.
Following 2011 season
School; Coach hired; Background
Arizona; Rich Rodriguez; Offense
Arizona State; Todd Graham; Defense
Arkansas; John L. Smith; Defense
Illinois; Tim Beckman; Defense
Kansas; Charlie Weis; Offense
Mississippi; Hugh Freeze; Offense
North Carolina; Larry Fedora; Offense
Ohio State; Urban Meyer; Offense
Penn State; Bill O'Brien; Offense
Pittsburgh; Paul Chryst; Offense
Rutgers; Kyle Flood; Offense
Texas A&M; Kevin Sumlin; Offense
UCLA; Jim Mora; Defense
Washington State; Mike Leach; Offense
Following 2010 Season
School; Coach hired; Background
Colorado; Jon Embree; Offense
