List of Candidates to Replace David Cutcliffe at Duke

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With David Cutcliffe Gone, Who’s on the List of Candidates to Coach Duke in 2022? Who Should Replace David Cutcliffe at Duke in 2022?


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List of Candidates to Replace David Cutcliffe at Duke

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List of Head Coaches Fired/Resigned in College Football in 2021

Full Story on David Cutcliffe Being Fired as Duke Blue Devils Football Head Coach

With David Cutcliffe gone, now is the time for the Duke Blue Devils to make a list of top candidates. In fact, the recognizable applicants could be qualified to become the team’s new head coach for the 2022 Season. Duke University parted ways with Cutcliffe after 14 seasons following their season-ending loss vs. Miami-FL. Associate Head Coach Trooper Taylor will coach the team on an interim basis. Cutcliffe compiled a 77-97 overall record and 35-79 in the ACC Conference. At the time of the firing announcement, the Blue Devils were 3-9 overall (0-8 in the conference) during the 2021 season. Duke began the campaign 3-1, but ended up losing its next eight games.

During his time in Durham, David Cutcliffe guided the Blue Devils to six bowl games. In fact, Duke advanced to the 2013 ACC Championship Game, but lost to the eventual National Champion Florida State Seminoles. However, the Blue Devils have not been to a bowl game nor achieved a winning season since the 2018 Independence Bowl (8-5). Prior to becoming the Duke head coach in 2008, Cutcliffe served a similar role with Ole Miss (1998-2004). He was also the Offensive Coordinator for Tennessee (1993-1998, 2006-2007).

Now, many Blue Devils football fans might be wondering: Who is the leading candidate to replace David Cutcliffe at Duke in 2022? The top candidates listed in this article have prior head coaching experience. In addition, those candidates have been on the coaching staff for at least three years. For the list of top candidates to replace David Cutliffe at Duke, please refer to the information below!

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Possible Candidates to Replace David Cutcliffe at Duke

Internal Candidates

Trooper Taylor

  • Auburn Associate HC (2009-2012)
  • Aransas St. Associate HC (2014-2018)
  • Duke WR Coach (2019-2020)
  • Duke Associate HC (2021-Present)

Top Head Coach Candidates for Blue Devils Football to Consider

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Mike Houston

  • The Citadel HC (2014-2015)
  • James Madison HC (2016-2018)
  • East Carolina HC (2019-Present)

Tom Herman

  • Rice OC (2007-2008)
  • Iowa St. OC (2009-2011)
  • Ohio St. OC (2012-2014)
  • Houston HC (2015-2016)
  • Texas HC (2017-2020)
  • Chicago Bears Coach (2021-Present)

Mark Helfrich

  • Arizona St. QB Coach (2001-2005)
  • Colorado OC (2006-2008)
  • Oregon OC (2009-2012)
  • Oregon HC (2013-2016)
  • Chicago Bears OC (2018-2019)
  • FOX Sports Commentator (2020-Present)

Josh Heupel

  • Sooners QB Coach (2006-2014)
  • Utah St. OC (2015)
  • Missouri OC (2016-2017)
  • UCF HC (2018-2020)
  • Tennessee HC (2021-Present)

Leading Candidate to Replace David Cutcliffe as Duke Head Coach in 2022

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Marcus Freeman

  • Kent St. LB Coach (2011-2012)
  • Purdue LB Coach (2013-2015)
  • Purdue Co-DC (2016)
  • Cincinnati DC (2017-2020)
  • Notre Dame DC (2021-Present)

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