October 26, 2026 - 4:47 pm

It’s that time of year again.

College football teams that aren’t experiencing the success they desire often start changing head coaches in the second half of a season.

Which means names begin appearing about possible replacements.

Which means UNLV coach Dan Mullen is going to invariably be mentioned when Power Four jobs open.

It happened often last year but Mullen chose to return to UNLV for a second season.

The most recent such team is Maryland, which fired coach Mike Locksley last week.

Mullen’s name immediately appeared on lists nationally as a potential replacement.

But he still appears happy leading the UNLV program. Just as long as there is ample support.

“I enjoy being the head coach here,” Mullen said Monday. “I love our program. I love the kids.…