Numbers and Words: The Depth of the 2026 Candidate Pool (PREVIEW)

With Maryland parting ways with Mike Locksley, Steven Godfrey and Ryan Nanni ring the opening bell on the 2026 coaching carousel by examining the theory that a shallow candidate pool has made schools more patient. Which names should you expect to see on early lists as jobs open, how much do those lists shift depending on the program, and who might change their fortunes down the stretch? This is a preview of the full episode, which is available to paid subscribers – go to phantomisland.show to sign up today. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.