Smigiel's father, Joe Smigiel, who coaches him at the prep level at Newbury Park High School, noted the family fell in love with Florida State but he had reservations about the situation working out.

The 2024 college football season featured 31 new coaches at FBS programs, and with the campaign completed, it's time to grade and rank the hires. Indiana's Curt Cignetti, Boise State's Spencer ...