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          Breaking down the college football coordinator carousel

          Bill O'Brien, who spent the past seven seasons as head coach of the Houston Texans, is the latest accomplished coach to join Nick Saban's staff to rebuild his stock. Juan Moore/Getty Images
          • Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterJan 26, 2021, 12:00 PM
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            • College football reporter.
            • Joined ESPN.com in 2008.
            • Graduate of Northwestern University.
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          College football's head-coaching carousel has been spicier than expected, as Auburn, Texas and Tennessee all made somewhat surprising changes.