The defense gave back two double-digit, fourth-quarter leads during the four-game losing streak that led to the head coach losing his job.

This ends a turbulent tenure for Daboll and the Giants, owning a 20-40-1 regular-season record, which includes their 2-8 campaign in 2025. With Daboll shown the door, the next question is who'll replace him. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will serve as the interim head coach, but a larger search is upcoming this offseason.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as Brian Daboll predicted to be a good fit for historic college football program.

Jameis Winston was in Bible study with several Giants teammates Monday when he got the word that coach Brian Daboll had been fired. One by one, players took in the news. Some felt responsible for the decision. Winston’s first thought? Appreciation, for Daboll recommendation to sign him last spring.

Pat McAfee shares why former New York Giants coach Brian Daboll would be a perfect fit for the Penn State coaching job.

Commentator and former NFL Pro Bowler Pat McAfee has never been shy about throwing gasoline on a coaching rumor. After Penn State fired James Franklin on October 12 following a shocking 3–3 start that derailed a season that began with playoff expectations,