Miami, Texas A&M Eyeing Tommy Tuberville?

Randy Shannon, Miami - School record: 12-13, third season - Why he’s in trouble: The Hurricanes open with a brutal schedule — at Florida State, Georgia Tech at home, at Virginia Tech and Oklahoma at home. A poor start at a school that expects to win championships might tempt Miami to cut ties early to court former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville, an ex-’Canes assistant. – Orlando Sentinel

Mike Sherman, Texas A&M - School record: 4-8, second season - Why he’s in trouble: Sherman took over an ailing program, but Aggies fans won’t be patient or tolerate of many more losses like last year’s stunner to Arkansas State. A&M was outscored 351-242 in Big 12 games. Tuberville’s availability could be a factor here, too; he was the defensive coordinator in 1994 when the Aggies went 10-0-1. – Orlando Sentinel