‘Someone will give him a chance:’ Why Jon Gruden’s desire to coach college football shouldn’t be ignored

Jon Gruden wants to coach a major college football program.

Before we explain why and why not this may happen, let’s cut to the chase: he’ll probably get the opportunity.

In a world where celebrity and personality sell tickets, a Super Bowl-winning coach with three decades of airtime as an entertaining TV analyst and fiery NFL coach will almost certainly reinvigorate a fan base and draw more dollars. Gruden, like Deion Sanders, is a force, a cult of personality capable of stirring passion and reshaping narratives.

So, yes, two decades after our first round of “Grumors,” prepare for another wild ride — and perhaps the most serious and realistic yet — on the coaching carousel later this fall. Gruden poured gasoline on that fire last week when he visited Georgia, arguably the best-run machine in the sport, to speak to players and coaches. Cameras followed Gruden, who currently works for Barstool Sports, every step of the way.

“The only reason I really came here is because I want to coach again,” Gruden told the Bulldogs. “I’m being honest with you, I do not bullshit either. I want to coach again. I’d die to coach in the SEC. I would love it. I would f—ing love it.”

The truth is, Gruden will be a tough sell for an athletics director and the boosters who bankroll them. But he’s not radioactive. Not anymore. 

If you’re in the dark as to why, a brief recap: Gruden is locked in bitter litigation against the NFL and scored a big win Wednesday when the Nevada State Supreme Court cleared a path for the lawsuit against the league and commissioner Roger Goodell to continue. Gruden alleges the NFL deliberately leaked incriminating emails, which led to his ouster from the Las Vegas Raiders in November 2021. Those emails sent by Gruden during his…

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Author : Brandon Marcello

Publish date : 2025-08-15 12:10:00

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