COACHING
The defending national champions had changes at three critical spots on the coaching staff this fall. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly left for the same role with the Las Vegas Raiders, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left over an alleged contract dispute for the same job with conference rival Penn State, and offensive line coach Justin Frye left for the same role with the Arizona Cardinals.
Ryan Day finally saw the light last year in giving up the playcalling reins to somebody else i…