Lanning seemed like the obvious choice to go after, and now that he turned them down, not sure who the best option would be.
Final AP Poll
1. Michigan (61) - Harbaugh may leave, but would be for the NFL.
2. Washington - Deboer seems like a solid coach and would probably do well, but only has 2 years of leading a P5 and both with Penix. Will be interesting to see how well he will do when Penix is gone.
3. Texas - not sure why Sark would leave Texas for Bama, especially with what he has built so far and the resources he has.
4. Georgia - no reason for Kirby to leave Georgia.
5. Alabama ----
6. Oregon - Lanning said no.
6. Florida State - Norvell was on the hot seat just a few years ago, but would probably jump at the opportunity.
8. Missouri - Drink was also on the hot seat just last year.
9. Ole Miss - Lane is an interesting one who would most likely take the job, but not sure Bama would want him. He also has a roster (with his portal haul) that could easily get in the playoff next year, just not sure what their ceiling really is.
10. Ohio State - OSU would probably be happy if he took the Bama job.
11. Arizona - don't see it.
12. LSU - highly doubt Bama would go after Kelly.
13. Penn State - would laugh if Franklin got the job, as he can't beat OSU or Michigan.
14. Notre Dame - Freeman would be a potential option, but probably not at the very top of the list.
15. Oklahoma - don't see it.
16. Oklahoma State - no chance.
17. Tennessee - would be hilarious to have Bama take one of their rival's coach.
18. Kansas State - not happening.
19. Louisville - not happening.
20. Clemson - Dabo has fallen quite sharply when he was for a long time considered the heir to Bama.
21. North Carolina State - not happening.
22. SMU - not happening.
23. Kansas - not happening.
24. Cockeye - LOL please!
25. Liberty - not happening.
There will obviously be some NFL coaches (both former and current HCs, as well as coordinators) who will get tossed out, Urban will get some run, but there really doesn't seem to be any definite choice with Lanning off the board. Seems like they would swing at Sark, Lane, or Deboer, or look toward the NFL?