There were a lot of first-year head coaches in college football, but only one can win the Paul "Bear" Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award. The award was taken home by Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown, who went 10-3 in his first season with the program.

The 2024 college football season has almost ended, with just three games remaining. The teams that aren't still playing are preparing for the offseason. One team generating significant offseason buzz is the Clemson Tigers.