List of current NCAA Division I FBS football coaches

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) includes 136 teams. Each team has one head coach. [1] In addition to the head coach, most teams also have at least one offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator; [1] however, the head coach will sometimes assume one of these roles as well. FBS is composed of ten conferences: American Athletic Conference (The American), Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Big 12 Conference, Big Ten Conference, Conference USA (CUSA), Mid-American Conference (MAC), Mountain West Conference (MW), Pac-12 Conference (Pac-12), Southeastern Conference (SEC), and Sun Belt Conference (SBC). All FBS schools except two (UConn & Notre Dame) are members of one of these conferences.

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In 2019, Kirk Ferentz of Iowa became the longest-continuous tenured head coach in Division I FBS. Ferentz began his current coaching tenure in 1999 and is the only FBS head coach who began his current head coaching position before the 2000 season. Three coaches had a previous head coaching stint at their current school: Greg Schiano at Rutgers (2001–2011, 2020–present), Scott Frost at UCF (2016–2018, 2025–present), and Rich Rodriguez at West Virginia (2001–2007, 2025–present).

Coaches' records updated through week 0 of the 2025 college football season.

Coaches

TeamConferenceHead coachFirst seasonWLW%WLW%Offensive coordinator(s)Defensive coordinator(s)Special teams coordinator(s)
CurrentCareer DI FBS
Army Black Knights The American Jeff Monken 2014 8258.5868258.586 Cody Worley Nate Woody Sean Saturnio
Charlotte 49ers Tim Albin 2025 01.0003320.623 Todd Fitch Nate Faanes / Kurt Mattix Brian Haines / Danny Orrock
East Carolina Pirates Blake Harrell 2024 52.71452.714 John David Baker Josh Aldridge Andre Powell
Florida Atlantic Owls Zach Kittley 2025 01.00001.000Vacant Brett Dewhurst Tyler Shovanec
Memphis Tigers Ryan Silverfield 2020 4321.6724321.672 Tim Cramsey Jordon Hankins Chris White
Navy Midshipmen Brian Newberry 2023 1610.6151610.615 Drew Cronic P.J. Volker Ricky Brown
North Texas Mean Green Eric Morris 2023 1214.4621214.462 Jordan Davis Skyler Cassity Drew Svoboda
Rice Owls Scott Abell 2025 101.000101.000 Vince Munch Jon Kay Mark Hogan
South Florida Bulls Alex Golesh 2023 1512.5561512.556 Kodi Burns / Joel Gordon Todd Orlando Chad Creamer
Temple Owls K. C. Keeler 2025 101.0001312.520 Tyler Walker Brian Smith Brian Ginn
Tulane Green Wave Jon Sumrall 2024 105.667339.786 Joe Craddock Greg Gasparato / Tayler Polk Johnathan Galante
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tre Lamb 2025 101.000101.000 Ty Darlington / Brad Robbins Mike Gray / Josh Reardon Carter Barfield
UAB Blazers Trent Dilfer 2023 817.320817.320 Alex Mortensen Steve Russ John Jones
UTSA Roadrunners Jeff Traylor 2020 4621.6874621.687 Justin Burke Jess Loepp Zach Brown
Boston College Eagles ACC Bill O'Brien 2024 86.5712315.605 Will Lawing Tim Lewis Matt Thurin
California Golden Bears Justin Wilcox 2017 4350.4624350.462 Bryan Harsin Terrence Brown / Vic So'oto Vacant
Clemson Tigers Dabo Swinney 2009 18048.78918048.789 Garrett Riley Tom Allen / Mickey Conn Michael Reed
Duke Blue Devils Manny Diaz 2024 104.7143119.620 Jonathan Brewer Jonathan Patke Gabe Infante
Florida State Seminoles Mike Norvell 2020 3427.5577242.632 Gus Malzahn Tony White John Papuchis
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Brent Key 2022 1916.5431916.543 Buster Faulkner Blake Gideon Tim Salem
Louisville Cardinals Jeff Brohm 2023 208.7148652.623 Brian Brohm Ron English Karl Maslowski
Miami Hurricanes Mario Cristobal 2022 2216.5798476.525 Shannon Dawson Corey Hetherman Vacant
North Carolina Tar Heels Bill Belichick 2025 0000 Freddie Kitchens Stephen Belichick Mike Priefer
NC State Wolfpack Dave Doeren 2013 8865.57511169.617 Kurt Roper D. J. Eliot / Charlton Warren Todd Goebbel
Pittsburgh Panthers Pat Narduzzi 2015 7356.5667356.566 Kade Bell Randy Bates Jacob Bronowski
SMU Mustangs Rhett Lashlee 2022 3013.6983013.698 Rob Likens / Casey Woods Scott Symons Kyle Cooper
Stanford Cardinal Frank Reich 2025 01.00001.000 Nate Byham Bobby April III / Andy Thompson Bob Gregory
Syracuse Orange Fran Brown 2024 104.714104.714 Mike Johnson / Jeff Nixon Elijah Robinson / Robert Wright Ricky Brumfield
Virginia Cavaliers Tony Elliott 2022 1223.3431223.343 Des Kitchings John Rudzinski Keith Gaither
Virginia Tech Hokies Brent Pry 2022 1621.4321621.432 Philip Montgomery Sam Siefkes Stu Holt
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Jake Dickert 2025 101.0002420.545 Rob Ezell Scottie Hazelton Nick Whitworth
Arizona Wildcats Big 12 Brent Brennan 2024 58.3853956.411 Seth Doege Danny Gonzales Craig Naivar
Arizona State Sun Devils Kenny Dillingham 2023 1511.5771511.577 Marcus Arroyo Brian Ward Charlie Ragle
Baylor Bears Dave Aranda 2020 3131.5003131.500 Jake Spavital Matt Powledge Mark Scott
BYU Cougars Kalani Sitake 2016 7343.6297343.629 Aaron Roderick Jay Hill Kelly Poppinga
Cincinnati Bearcats Scott Satterfield 2023 817.3208057.584 Brad Glenn Cortney Braswell / Tyson Veidt Luke Paschall
Colorado Buffaloes Deion Sanders 2023 1313.5001313.500 Pat Shurmur Robert Livingston Michael Pollack
Houston Cougars Willie Fritz 2024 58.3857662.551 Slade Nagle Austin Armstrong Chris Couch
Iowa State Cyclones Matt Campbell 2016 6651.56410166.605 Taylor Mouser Jon Heacock Rob Grande
Kansas Jayhawks Lance Leipold 2021 2428.4626161.500 Matt Lubick / Jim Zebrowski D.K. McDonald Taiwo Onatolu
Kansas State Wildcats Chris Klieman 2019 4929.6284929.628 Matt Wells Joe Klanderman Nate Kaczor
Oklahoma State Cowboys Mike Gundy 2005 17088.65917088.659 Doug Meacham Todd Grantham Sean Snyder
TCU Horned Frogs Sonny Dykes 2022 2713.6759876.563 Kendal Briles / A. J. Ricker Andy Avalos Mark Tommerdahl
Texas Tech Red Raiders Joey McGuire 2022 2416.6002416.600 Mack Leftwich Shiel Wood Kenny Perry
UCF Knights Scott Frost 2025 207.741 [a] 3638.486 Steve Cooper Alex Grinch Pete Alamar
Utah Utes Kyle Whittingham 2005 16886.66116886.661 Jason Beck Morgan Scalley Sharrieff Shah
West Virginia Mountaineers Rich Rodriguez 2025 6126.701 [b] 13791.601 Rich Rodriguez Zac Alley Pat Kirkland
Illinois Fighting Illini Big Ten Bret Bielema 2021 2922.56912680.612 Barry Lunney Jr. Aaron Henry Robbie Discher
Indiana Hoosiers Curt Cignetti 2024 122.857316.838 Mike Shanahan / Chandler Whitmer Bryant Haines Grant Cain
Iowa Hawkeyes Kirk Ferentz 1999 205124.623205124.623 Tim Lester Phil Parker LeVar Woods
Maryland Terrapins Mike Locksley 2019 3441.4533667.350 Pep Hamilton Aazaar Abdul-Rahim / Ted Monachino James Thomas Jr.
Michigan Wolverines Sherrone Moore 2024 105.667105.667 Steve Casula / Chip Lindsey Don Martindale J. B. Brown
Michigan State Spartans Jonathan Smith 2024 67.4624042.488 Brian Lindgren Joe Rossi Chad Wilt
Minnesota Golden Gophers P. J. Fleck 2017 5939.6028961.593 Greg Harbaugh Jr. / Matt Simon Danny Collins Bob Ligashesky
Nebraska Cornhuskers Matt Rhule 2023 1313.5006056.517 Dana Holgorsen John Butler Mike Ekeler
Northwestern Wildcats David Braun 2023 1214.4621214.462 Zach Lujan Tim McGarigle Paul Creighton
Ohio State Buckeyes Ryan Day 2019 7110.8777110.877 Keenan Bailey / Brian Hartline Matt Patricia / Tim Walton Vacant
Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning 2022 366.857366.857 Will Stein Chris Hampton / Tosh Lupoi Joe Lorig
Penn State Nittany Lions James Franklin 2014 10242.70812657.689 Andy Kotelnicki Jim Knowles / Anthony Poindexter Justin Lustig
Purdue Boilermakers Barry Odom 2025 101.0004533.577 Josh Henson Michael Scherer James Shibest
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Greg Schiano 2020 2734.44395101.485 Kirk Ciarrocca Robb Smith / Zach Sparber Vacant
UCLA Bruins DeShaun Foster 2024 58.38558.385 Tino Sunseri Ikaika Malloe Vacant
USC Trojans Lincoln Riley 2022 2714.6598224.774 Luke Huard Eric Henderson / D'Anton Lynn Ryan Dougherty
Washington Huskies Jedd Fisch 2024 77.5002429.453 Jimmie Dougherty Ryan Walters Jordan Paopao
Wisconsin Badgers Luke Fickell 2023 1413.5197738.670 Jeff Grimes Mike Tressel Matt Mitchell
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens CUSA Ryan Carty 2022 2711.711101.000 Terence Archer Manny Rojas Rocco DiMeco / Garrett Smith
Florida International Panthers Willie Simmons 2025 101.000101.000 Nick Coleman Jovan Dewitt Kenneth Gilstrap
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Charles Kelly 2025 01.00001.000 Clint Trickett Brian Williams Max Thurmond
Kennesaw State Owls Jerry Mack 2025 01.00001.000 Mitch Militello Marc Mattioli Kyle Blocker
Liberty Flames Jamey Chadwell 2023 225.8156127.693 Newland Isaac / Willy Korn Jack Curtis / Skylor Magee Kyle Krantz
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Sonny Cumbie 2022 1226.3161429.326 Tony Franklin Luke Olson Dan Sharp
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Derek Mason 2024 310.2313065.316 Bodie Reeder Brian Stewart Vacant
Missouri State Bears Ryan Beard 2023 1212.50001.000 Nick Petrino L.D. Scott Michael Downing / Wesley Satterfield
New Mexico State Aggies Tony Sanchez 2024 49.3082449.329 David Yost Joe Morris Nelson Fishback
Sam Houston Bearkats Phil Longo 2025 02.00002.000 Zack Patterson Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay Eric Raisbeck
UTEP Miners Scotty Walden 2024 310.231413.235 Mark Cala / Ryan Stanchek Bobby Daly / Kelvin Sigler Joe Pappalardo
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Tyson Helton 2019 5032.6105032.610 Rick Bowie Da'Von Brown / Davis Merritt Andy LaRussa
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Independent Marcus Freeman 2022 3310.7673310.767 Mike Denbrock Chris Ash / Mike Mickens Marty Biagi
UConn Huskies Jim Mora 2022 1920.4876550.565 Gordon Sammis Matt Brock Doug Shearer
Akron Zips MAC Joe Moorhead 2022 829.2162241.349 Joe Moorhead Tim Tibesar Ryan Matviko
Ball State Cardinals Mike Uremovich 2025 01.00001.000 Mike Uremovich Jeff Knowles Nick Fiacable
Bowling Green Falcons Eddie George 2025 101.000101.000 Travis Partridge Brandon Fisher Alex Bayer
Buffalo Bulls Pete Lembo 2024 95.6434234.553 Dave Patenaude Joe Bowen Chris Monfileto
Central Michigan Chippewas Matt Drinkall 2025 101.000101.000 Jim Chapin / Derek Fulton Sean Cronin Keith Murphy
Eastern Michigan Eagles Chris Creighton 2014 5776.4295776.429 Mike Piatkowski Ben Needham Kasey Teegardin
Kent State Golden Flashes Mark Carney 2025 101.000101.000 Clay Patterson Cherokee Valeria C. J. Conrad
Miami RedHawks Chuck Martin 2014 6568.4896568.489 Patrick Welsh Bill Brechin Johnny Aylward
Northern Illinois Huskies Thomas Hammock 2019 3338.4653338.465 Quinn Sanders Rob Harley Cory Connolly
Ohio Bobcats Brian Smith 2024 11.50011.500 Scott Isphording John Hauser Blair Cavanaugh
Toledo Rockets Jason Candle 2016 7341.6407341.640 Mike Hallett / Robert Weiner Vince Kehres / Ross Watson Stanton Weber
UMass Minutemen Joe Harasymiak 2025 01.00001.000 Mike Bajakian Jared Keyte Joe Castellitto
Western Michigan Broncos Lance Taylor 2023 1016.3851016.385 Walt Bell Chris O'Leary Dan Sabock
Air Force Falcons Mountain West Troy Calhoun 2007 13689.60413689.604 Mike Thiessen Brian Knorr Tim Horton
Boise State Broncos Spencer Danielson 2023 154.789154.789 Matt Miller / Nate Potter Erik Chinander / Tyler Stockton Stacy Collins
Colorado State Rams Jay Norvell 2022 1622.4214948.505 Matt Mumme Tyson Summers Tommy Perry
Fresno State Bulldogs Matt Entz 2025 11.50011.500 Josh Davis Nick Benedetto John Baxter
Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors Timmy Chang 2022 1426.3501426.350 Anthony Arceneaux Dennis Thurman Thomas Sheffield
Nevada Wolf Pack Jeff Choate 2024 311.214311.214 David Gilbertson Kane Ioane Parker Henry
New Mexico Lobos Jason Eck 2025 01.00001.000 Luke Schleusner Spence Nowinsky Daniel Da Prato
San Diego State Aztecs Sean Lewis 2024 49.3082840.412 Sean Lewis Rob Aurich Zac Barton
San Jose State Spartans Ken Niumatalolo 2024 77.50011690.563 Craig Stutzmann Derrick Odum Joe Palcic
UNLV Rebels Dan Mullen 2025 201.00010561.633 Corey Dennis Paul Guenther Adam Scheier
Utah State Aggies Bronco Mendenhall 2025 101.00014188.616 Kevin McGiven Nick Howell Shane Hunter
Wyoming Cowboys Jay Sawvel 2024 49.30849.308 Jay Johnson Aaron Bohl Benny Boyd / Shannon Moore
Oregon State Beavers Pac-12 Trent Bray 2024 58.38558.385 Ryan Gunderson Trent Bray / Rod Chance Jamie Christian
Washington State Cougars Jimmy Rogers 2025 101.000101.000 Danny Freund Jesse Bobbit Pat Cashmore
Alabama Crimson Tide SEC Kalen DeBoer 2024 95.6434614.767 Ryan Grubb / Nick Sheridan Maurice Linguist / Kane Wommack Jay Nunez
Arkansas Razorbacks Sam Pittman 2020 3131.5003131.500 Bobby Petrino Travis Williams / Marcus Woodson Scott Fountain
Auburn Tigers Hugh Freeze 2023 1214.4629457.623 Derrick Nix D. J. Durkin Chad Lunsford
Florida Gators Billy Napier 2022 2019.5136031.659 Russ Callaway Robert Bala / Ron Roberts / Vinnie Sunseri Joe Houston
Georgia Bulldogs Kirby Smart 2016 10619.84810619.848 Mike Bobo Travaris Robinson / Glenn Schumann Kirk Benedict
Kentucky Wildcats Mark Stoops 2013 7873.5177873.517 Bush Hamdan Brad White Jay Boulware
LSU Tigers Brian Kelly 2022 3011.73217673.707 Cortez Hankton / Joe Sloan Blake Baker Aman Anand
Mississippi State Bulldogs Jeff Lebby 2024 310.231310.231 Jeff Lebby Matt Barnes / Coleman Hutzler Cliff Odom Jr.
Missouri Tigers Eli Drinkwitz 2020 3924.6195125.671 Kirby Moore Corey Batoon Erik Link
Oklahoma Sooners Brent Venables 2022 2317.5752317.575 Ben Arbuckle Todd Bates / Jay Valai Doug Deakin
Ole Miss Rebels Lane Kiffin 2020 4518.71410651.675 Charlie Weis Jr. Bryan Brown / Pete Golding Jake Schoonover
South Carolina Gamecocks Shane Beamer 2021 2922.5692922.569 Mike Shula Clayton White Joe DeCamillis
Tennessee Volunteers Josh Heupel 2021 3815.7176623.742 Joey Halzle Tim Banks Evan Crabtree
Texas Longhorns Steve Sarkisian 2021 3718.6738353.610 Kyle Flood Pete Kwiatkowski / Johnny Nansen Jeff Banks
Texas A&M Aggies Mike Elko 2024 95.6432514.641 Collin Klein / Holmon Wiggins Jay Bateman Patrick Dougherty
Vanderbilt Commodores Clark Lea 2021 1733.3401733.340 Tim Beck Steve Gregory Jeff LePak
Appalachian State Mountaineers Sun Belt Dowell Loggains 2025 101.000101.000 Dowell Loggains D. J. Smith Jeff Crosby
Arkansas State Red Wolves Butch Jones 2021 2031.39210485.550 Keith Heckendorf Griffin McCarley Dakota Tillman
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Tim Beck 2023 1413.5191413.519 Drew Hollingshead Jeremiah Johnson Josh Miller
Georgia Southern Eagles Clay Helton 2022 2020.5006644.600 Ryan Aplin Brandon Bailey Blake Wilson
Georgia State Panthers Dell McGee 2024 310.231310.231 Hue Jackson Travis Pearson Carter Blount
James Madison Dukes Bob Chesney 2024 104.714104.714 Dean Kennedy Colin Hitschler Drew Canan
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Michael Desormeaux 2022 2319.5482319.548 Tim Leger Jim Salgado Mike Giuliani
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Bryant Vincent 2024 67.4621313.500 Bryant Vincent Earnest Hill Mark Modleski
Marshall Thundering Herd Tony Gibson 2025 01.00001.000 Rod Smith Shannon Morrison Jackson White
Old Dominion Monarchs Ricky Rahne 2020 2031.3922031.392 Kevin Decker Blake Seiler Kevin Smith
South Alabama Jaguars Major Applewhite 2024 86.5712317.575 Paul Petrino Jason Washington / Will Windham Tre Williams
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Charles Huff 2025 01.0003221.604 Blake Anderson Jason Semore Joe Bolden
Texas State Bobcats G. J. Kinne 2023 1710.6301710.630 Landon Keopple Dexter McCoil / Bradley Dale Peveto Tanner Burns
Troy Trojans Gerad Parker 2024 58.385514.263 Sean Reagan Nathan Burton / Dontae Wright Tyler Hancock

See also

Notes

  1. Includes tenure from 2016 to 2017
  2. Includes tenure from 2001 to 2007

References

  1. 1 2 Theismann, Joe; Tarcy, Brian (2001). "Chapter 5: Coaching: Win, Get Fired, or Go on TV". The Complete Idiot's Guide to Football (2nd ed.). Indianapolis, Indiana: Alpha Books. p. 57. ISBN   0-02-864167-1 . Retrieved May 10, 2010.