The 2024 season was perhaps his best yet. Campbell led Iowa State to its first-ever 10-win season and a berth in the Big 12 Championship Game -- the team's second in the last six years. In December he signed an eight-year contract extension through 2032.

As of Thursday, the Chicago Bears have interviewed two high-profile candidates for the open head coaching position. The Bears met with former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel on Wednesday.

Here is an in-depth look at Mike McCarthy, who could be an option for the Bears if he leaves the Dallas Cowboys.

When it comes to a job well done coaching in the NFL this year, the Bears can look up at the top team in their division (and NFC): the Detroit Lions. Whether it be head coach Dan Campbell, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson,