FIFTH QUARTER talks w/ veteran college football head coach CHARLIE STRONG about the State of CFB '25

Charlie Strong began his expansive coaching career in 1983 as a graduate assistant at the University of Florida. Strong went on to jump around D1 programs, acting as a positions coach for Florida, Ole Miss, and Notre Dame before receiving his first defensive coordinator position in 1999 with the University of South Carolina. After 3 seasons with the Gamecocks, he returned to Florida, where he was hired as the defensive coordinator for the 2002 season. Strong stayed with the Gators for 7 more seasons, acting in several major positions for the team, including filling in as interim head coach in 2004 for the Peach Bowl. In 2010 Strong was given his first head coaching position at the University of Louisville. In 4 seasons with the Cardinals, Strong led the team to a combined 37-15 record and 4 straight bowl appearances, including a victory over his former Gators team in the 2012 BCS Sugar Bowl. Following the 2013 season at Louisville, Strong was introduced as the new head coach at the storied University of Texas. After three seasons with the Longhorns, Strong became the head coach at the University of South Florida and guided them to a 10-2 campaign in his first year. *Welcome to the Official YouTube Channel of the North Carolina Sports Network!* Your go-to destination for all things sports in North Carolina, we tell the stories behind the players, events, and rich sports culture of the Old North State. From the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, PGA Tour and NASCAR to the epicenter of college athletics, we provide comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis, and community discussions. 💬 Did you enjoy this video? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe to the North Carolina Sports Network now! Click here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNCSportsNet Join us as we celebrate North Carolina sports, where history is made and legends are born. 🖥 Discover the vibrant world of North Carolina sports on our website, where you’ll find a collection of stories, exclusive content, and in-depth analyses on our website, ncsportsnetwork.com/ 📲 Follow us and listen to our podcast on your preferred platforms! - Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/thencsportsnet/ - TikTok ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@thencsportsnet - Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/TheNCSportsNet - Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/TheNCSportsNet 🎧 Listen to our podcast on: - Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ncsportsnetwork - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/north-carolina-sports-network/id1697360336 - And other platforms: https://linktr.ee/northcarolinasportsnetwork #NorthCarolinaSportsNetwork