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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/Primes_Louis on 2024-03-25 21:29:32.

I’m positive there are a million and one different answers to this, but what are some of the most memorable CFB butterfly effects in recent years (i.e. ripple effects throughout the sport starting with one decision/move)?

A low-hanging example is Nick Saban’s recent retirement:

  • Saban retires
  • Kalen DeBoer is hired away from Washington to coach ALA
    • Caleb Downs transfers to Ohio State
    • Kane Womack and Mo Linguist leave G5 HC jobs for ALA coordinator roles
  • Jedd Fisch is hired away from Arizona to coach Florida Washington
  • Brent Brennan is hired away from SJSU to coach Arizona
    • Jonah Coleman joins Fisch in Seattle

The list goes on and on. But, which ones stand out in recent memory?