Weird timing that's putting them behind everyone in the coaching staff search and more importantly recruiting. This will set them back for a while.
It is weird timing, based on how thing ARE, but it's actually when coaching changes SHOULD happen - after bowls.
It might actually enhance their ability to obtain a good coach. If they're looking for a coordinator from a top program (NY6-caliber), the coordinator might not want to leave until after the bowl game anyway. This way those discussions can be held off until the games are played.