The Bears ended the Matt Eberflus era just a few days ago. Could they turn to the college ranks for their next coach?

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman walks off the field after the team’s win against Southern California in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) ORG XMIT: CARS141 Ryan Sun/AP Photos Share The obvious candidates to coach the Bears in 2025 are Ben Johnson,

Following yet another embarrassing loss, the Chicago Bears fired head coach Matt Eberfuls on Friday, creating an opening for a once proud franchise. Now, not even 24 hours after M

A day after the Chicago Bears dropped their sixth consecutive game — a 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field — the team fired coach Matt Eberflus.

The Chicago Bears will get a head start on their search for a new head coach, but who will be among the prime candidates for the job?

Chicago (4-8) struggled out of the gate and didn't put up much of a fight during the first half. The Bears only managed to convert two first downs, both of which came on the final drive as Detroit (11-1) led 16-0 at halftime. Things turned around in the second half, though.