Last year, I had Tommy Bowden and Dennis Franchione heading my list of college football coaches on the hot seat. Bowden rebounded and had a very decent year, and Franchione resigned after his secret newsletter was discovered, and another mediocre season. This year, new faces appear on the list, and if they don't win this season, they could be filling out applications by December.

1. Dave Wannstedt (Pitt)

I loved this hire at first, and still believe Wannstedt can win. But if the former Miami Dolphins head coach cannot make it to at least 7 wins, he'll probably be heading back to the NFL. Only this time, as a position coach. Love the gold jerseys, though!

2. Greg Robinson (Syracuse)

Robinson needs to win, and win now. The Orange have been overly patient, but that will certainly run out if he coaches another 2 or 3 win season. Mike Stoops at least gets Arizona fans excited about the future. Robinson can't keep fans in the Carrier Dome.

3. Mike Stoops (Arizona)

His name is on the list every year since he was hired. His team gets better and better every season, but he hasn't gotten the Wildcats over the hump yet. He always seems to get one or two major upsets every year, such as the win over then #2 Oregon last year. QB Willie Tuitama is lion that is still locked in the cage, and if Stoops is going to have his breakout year, he will have to get the team to a bowl game and Tuitama playing to his potential.

4. Charlie Weis (Notre Dame)

I thought Weis got a little to much heat last season, but an offensive guru like him should not have an offense that bad, period. QB Jimmy Clausen was praised before the season, and now is fighting for the starting role. No question Weis is rebuilding again, but he cannot afford to have another losing season. He may get by with 6 wins, but he will have to get fans excited for the future.

5. Tyrone Willingham (Washington)

When the Huskies hired him, they were hoping he could bring them the same success he had at Stanford. He blew his chance to shine when Ohio State smothered them at home, and needs a big season.