Grading college football's new coordinators, from Matt Patricia to Tom Allen

The article examines the performance of new coordinators at several prominent college football programs. It notes that several playoff contenders, including Clemson, Ohio State, and USC, made significant coaching changes in the offseason, and it evaluates how those changes have impacted the teams' performance so far this season. The article highlights the hires of Matt Patricia at Clemson, Jim Knowles at Ohio State, and Alex Grinch at USC, among others. It analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the new coordinators' schemes and strategies, as well as how they have integrated with the existing coaching staff and players. Overall, the article provides a balanced assessment of the new coordinators' impact, noting both successes and areas for improvement. It suggests that while some of the changes have paid dividends, others have yet to fully coalesce, and it encourages readers to continue monitoring the progress of these new coordinators as the season unfolds.