Heading into the 2026 college football season, 10 of the Big Ten's best coordinators will be in the mix for head coaching gigs with another solid season. Barry Lunney Jr - Offensive Coordinator - IllinoisThis past coaching cycle, Barry Lunney Jr was a name thrown around for several head coaching gigs with the success he's had at Illinois. Cortez Hankton - Wide Receivers Coach - Ohio StateBrian Hartline departs for the USF head coaching gig, and their replacement will have every chance to follow in his footsteps. Chris Hampton - Defensive Coordinator - OregonTosh Lupoi took the jump from Oregon defensive coordinator to Cal head coach, allowing his co-DC, Chris Hampton, to assume the full-time role. Arthur Smith - Offensive Coordinator - Ohio StateFollowing the success of hiring Matt Patricia, Ryan Day dipped back into the NFL ranks, hiring Arthur Smith as his offensive coordinator.