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 134 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 three (UConn, UMass, & 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 14 of the 2024 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 8257.5908257.590 Cody Worley Nate Woody Sean Saturnio
Charlotte 49ers Tim Albin 2025 003319.635 Todd Fitch Nate Faanes / Kurt Mattix Brian Haines / Danny Orrock
East Carolina Pirates Blake Harrell 2024 51.83351.833 John David Baker Josh Aldridge Andre Powell
Florida Atlantic Owls Zach Kittley 2025 0000Vacant Brett Dewhurst Tyler Shovanec
Memphis Tigers Ryan Silverfield 2020 4221.6674221.667 Tim Cramsey Jordon Hankins Chris White
Navy Midshipmen Brian Newberry 2023 1510.6001510.600 Drew Cronic P.J. Volker Ricky Brown
North Texas Mean Green Eric Morris 2023 1114.4401114.440 Jordan Davis Skyler Cassity Drew Svoboda
Rice Owls Scott Abell 2025 0000 Vince Munch Jon Kay Mark Hogan
South Florida Bulls Alex Golesh 2023 1412.5381412.538 Kodi Burns / Joel Gordon Todd Orlando Chad Creamer
Temple Owls K. C. Keeler 2025 001212.500 Tyler Walker Brian Smith Brian Ginn
Tulane Green Wave Jon Sumrall 2024 95.643329.780 Joe Craddock Greg Gasparato / Tayler Polk Johnathan Galante
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tre Lamb 2025 0000 Ty Darlington / Brad Robbins Mike Gray / Josh Reardon Carter Barfield
UAB Blazers Trent Dilfer 2023 717.292717.292 Alex Mortensen Steve Russ John Jones
UTSA Roadrunners Jeff Traylor 2020 4620.6974620.697 Justin Burke Jess Loepp Zach Brown
Boston College Eagles ACC Bill O'Brien 2024 76.5382215.595 Will Lawing Tim Lewis Matt Thurin
California Golden Bears Justin Wilcox 2017 4250.4574250.457 Bryan Harsin Vacant Vic So'oto
Clemson Tigers Dabo Swinney 2009 18047.79318047.793 Garrett Riley Tom Allen / Mickey Conn Michael Reed
Duke Blue Devils Manny Diaz 2024 94.6923019.612 Jonathan Brewer Jonathan Patke Gabe Infante
Florida State Seminoles Mike Norvell 2020 3327.5507142.628 Gus Malzahn Tony White John Papuchis
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Brent Key 2022 1816.5291816.529 Buster Faulkner Blake Gideon Tim Salem
Louisville Cardinals Jeff Brohm 2023 198.7048552.620 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 8765.57211069.615 Kurt Roper D. J. Eliot / Charlton Warren Todd Goebbel
Pittsburgh Panthers Pat Narduzzi 2015 7256.5637256.563 Kade Bell Randy Bates Jacob Bronowski
SMU Mustangs Rhett Lashlee 2022 2913.6902913.690 Rob Likens / Casey Woods Scott Symons Kyle Cooper
Stanford Cardinal Troy Taylor 2023 618.250618.250 Troy Taylor Bobby April III / Andy Thompson Bob Gregory
Syracuse Orange Fran Brown 2024 103.769103.769 Mike Johnson / Jeff Nixon Elijah Robinson / Robert Wright Ricky Brumfield
Virginia Cavaliers Tony Elliott 2022 1123.3241123.324 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 002320.535 Rob Ezell Scottie Hazelton Nick Whitworth
Arizona Wildcats Big 12 Brent Brennan 2024 48.3333856.404 Seth Doege Danny Gonzales Craig Naivar
Arizona State Sun Devils Kenny Dillingham 2023 1411.5601411.560 Marcus Arroyo Brian Ward Charlie Ragle
Baylor Bears Dave Aranda 2020 3130.5083130.508 Jake Spavital Matt Powledge Mark Scott
BYU Cougars Kalani Sitake 2016 7243.6267243.626 Aaron Roderick Jay Hill Kelly Poppinga
Cincinnati Bearcats Scott Satterfield 2023 816.3338056.588 Brad Glenn Cortney Braswell / Tyson Veidt Vacant
Colorado Buffaloes Deion Sanders 2023 1312.5201312.520 Pat Shurmur Robert Livingston Michael Pollack
Houston Cougars Willie Fritz 2024 48.3337562.547 Slade Nagle Austin Armstrong Mike Krysl
Iowa State Cyclones Matt Campbell 2016 6451.5579966.600 Taylor Mouser Jon Heacock Rob Grande
Kansas Jayhawks Lance Leipold 2021 2228.4405961.492 Matt Lubick / Jim Zebrowski D.K. McDonald Taiwo Onatolu
Kansas State Wildcats Chris Klieman 2019 4828.6324828.632 Matt Wells Joe Klanderman Nate Kaczor
Oklahoma State Cowboys Mike Gundy 2005 16988.65816988.658 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 2316.5902316.590 Mack Leftwich Shiel Wood Kenny Perry
UCF Knights Scott Frost 2025 197.731 [a] 3538.479 Steve Cooper Alex Grinch Pete Alamar
Utah Utes Kyle Whittingham 2005 16786.66016786.660 Jason Beck Morgan Scalley Sharrieff Shah
West Virginia Mountaineers Rich Rodriguez 2025 6026.698 [b] 13691.599Vacant Zac Alley Pat Kirkland
Illinois Fighting Illini Big Ten Bret Bielema 2021 2822.56012580.610 Barry Lunney Jr. Aaron Henry Robbie Discher
Indiana Hoosiers Curt Cignetti 2024 112.846306.833 Mike Shanahan / Chandler Whitmer Bryant Haines Grant Cain
Iowa Hawkeyes Kirk Ferentz 1999 204124.622204124.622 Tim Lester Phil Parker LeVar Woods
Maryland Terrapins Mike Locksley 2019 3341.4463567.343 Pep Hamilton Ted Monachino / Aazaar Abdul-Rahim James Thomas Jr.
Michigan Wolverines Sherrone Moore 2024 95.64395.643 Chip Lindsey Don Martindale J. B. Brown
Michigan State Spartans Jonathan Smith 2024 57.4173942.481 Brian Lindgren Joe Rossi Chad Wilt
Minnesota Golden Gophers P. J. Fleck 2017 5839.5988861.591 Greg Harbaugh Jr. / Matt Simon Danny Collins Bob Ligashesky
Nebraska Cornhuskers Matt Rhule 2023 1213.4805956.513 Dana Holgorsen John Butler Mike Ekeler
Northwestern Wildcats David Braun 2023 1213.4801213.480 Zach Lujan Tim McGarigle Paul Creighton
Ohio State Buckeyes Ryan Day 2019 7010.8757010.875 Brian Hartline / Keenan Bailey Matt Patricia / Tim Walton Vacant
Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning 2022 356.854356.854 Will Stein Chris Hampton / Tosh Lupoi Joe Lorig
Penn State Nittany Lions James Franklin 2014 10142.70612557.687 Andy Kotelnicki Jim Knowles / Anthony Poindexter Justin Lustig
Purdue Boilermakers Barry Odom 2025 004433.571 Josh Henson Michael Scherer James Shibest
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Greg Schiano 2020 2634.43394101.482 Kirk Ciarrocca Robb Smith / James Sparber Vacant
UCLA Bruins DeShaun Foster 2024 57.41757.417 Tino Sunseri Ikaika Malloe Vacant
USC Trojans Lincoln Riley 2022 2614.6508124.771 Luke Huard Eric Henderson / D'Anton Lynn Ryan Dougherty
Washington Huskies Jedd Fisch 2024 67.4622329.442 Jimmie Dougherty Ryan Walters Jordan Paopao
Wisconsin Badgers Luke Fickell 2023 1313.5007638.667 Jeff Grimes Mike Tressel Matt Mitchell
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens C-USA Ryan Carty 2022 2611.70300 Terence Archer Manny Rojas Rocco DiMeco / Garrett Smith
Florida International Panthers Willie Simmons 2025 0000 Nick Coleman Jovan Dewitt Kenneth Gilstrap
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Charles Kelly 2025 0000 Clint Trickett Brian Williams Max Thurmond
Kennesaw State Owls Jerry Mack 2025 0000 Mitch Militello Marc Mattioli Kyle Blocker
Liberty Flames Jamey Chadwell 2023 215.8086027.690 Newland Isaac / Willy Korn Jack Curtis / Skylor Magee Kyle Krantz
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Sonny Cumbie 2022 1126.2971329.310 Tony Franklin Luke Olson Dan Sharp
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Derek Mason 2024 39.2503064.319 Bodie Reeder Brian Stewart Luke Paschall
Missouri State Bears Ryan Beard 2023 1211.52200 Nick Petrino L.D. Scott Michael Downing / Wesley Satterfield
New Mexico State Aggies Tony Sanchez 2024 39.2502349.319 David Yost Joe Morris Nelson Fishback
Sam Houston State Phil Longo 2025 0000 Zack Patterson Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay Eric Raisbeck
UTEP Miners Scotty Walden 2024 39.250412.250 Mark Cala / Ryan Stanchek Bobby Daly / Kelvin Sigler Joe Pappalardo
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Tyson Helton 2019 4832.6004832.600 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 1820.4746450.561 Gordon Sammis Matt Brock Doug Shearer
Akron Zips MAC Joe Moorhead 2022 828.2222240.355 Joe Moorhead Tim Tibesar Ryan Matviko
Ball State Cardinals Mike Uremovich 2025 0000 Mike Uremovich Jeff Knowles Nick Fiacable
Bowling Green Falcons Eddie George 2025 0000VacantVacantVacant
Buffalo Bulls Pete Lembo 2024 94.6924233.560 Dave Patenaude Joe Bowen Chris Monfileto
Central Michigan Chippewas Matt Drinkall 2025 0000 Jim Chapin / Derek Fulton Sean Cronin Keith Murphy
Eastern Michigan Eagles Chris Creighton 2014 5775.4325775.432 Mike Piatkowski Ben Needham Kasey Teegardin
Kent State Golden Flashes Kenni Burns 2023 123.042123.042 Mark Carney Kody Morgan Spencer Rymiszewski
Miami RedHawks Chuck Martin 2014 6567.4926567.492 Patrick Welsh Bill Brechin Johnny Aylward
Northern Illinois Huskies Thomas Hammock 2019 3238.4573238.457 Quinn Sanders Rob Harley Cory Connolly
Ohio Bobcats Brian Smith 2024 101.000101.000 Scott Isphording John Hauser Matt Butterfield
Toledo Rockets Jason Candle 2016 7340.6467340.646 Mike Hallett / Robert Weiner Vince Kehres / Ross Watson Stanton Weber
UMass Minutemen Joe Harasymiak 2025 0000 Mike Bajakian Jared Keyte Joe Castellitto
Western Michigan Broncos Lance Taylor 2023 1015.4001015.400 Walt Bell Chris O'Leary Dan Sabock
Air Force Falcons Mountain West Troy Calhoun 2007 13589.60313589.603 Mike Thiessen Brian Knorr Tim Horton
Boise State Broncos Spencer Danielson 2023 153.833153.833 Matt Miller / Nate Potter Erik Chinander / Tyler Stockton Stacy Collins
Colorado State Rams Jay Norvell 2022 1621.4324947.510 Matt Mumme Tyson Summers Tommy Perry
Fresno State Bulldogs Matt Entz 2025 0000 Josh Davis Nick Benedetto John Baxter
Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors Timmy Chang 2022 1325.3421325.342 Anthony Arceneaux Dennis Thurman Thomas Sheffield
Nevada Wolf Pack Jeff Choate 2024 310.231310.231 David Gilbertson Kane Ioane Parker Henry
New Mexico Lobos Jason Eck 2025 0000 Luke Schleusner Spence Nowinsky Daniel Da Prato
San Diego State Aztecs Sean Lewis 2024 39.2502740.403 Sean Lewis Rob Aurich Zac Barton
San Jose State Spartans Ken Niumatalolo 2024 76.53811689.566 Craig Stutzmann Derrick Odum Joe Palcic
UNLV Rebels Dan Mullen 2025 0010361.628 Corey Dennis Zach Arnett Adam Scheier
Utah State Aggies Bronco Mendenhall 2025 0014088.614 Kevin McGiven Nick Howell Shane Hunter
Wyoming Cowboys Jay Sawvel 2024 39.25039.250 Jay Johnson Aaron Bohl Benny Boyd / Shannon Moore
Oregon State Beavers Pac-12 Trent Bray 2024 57.41757.417 Ryan Gunderson Trent Bray Jamie Christian
Washington State Cougars Jimmy Rogers 2025 0000 Danny Freund Jesse Bobbit Pat Cashmore
Alabama Crimson Tide SEC Kalen DeBoer 2024 94.6924613.780 Ryan Grubb / Nick Sheridan Maurice Linguist / Kane Wommack Jay Nunez
Arkansas Razorbacks Sam Pittman 2020 3031.4923031.492 Bobby Petrino Travis Williams / Marcus Woodson Scott Fountain
Auburn Tigers Hugh Freeze 2023 1114.4409357.620 Derrick Nix D. J. Durkin Chad Lunsford
Florida Gators Billy Napier 2022 1919.5005931.656 Rob Sale / Russ Callaway Ron Roberts / Vinnie Sunseri / Robert Bala Chris Couch
Georgia Bulldogs Kirby Smart 2016 10519.84710519.847 Mike Bobo Travaris Robinson / Glenn Schumann Kirk Benedict
Kentucky Wildcats Mark Stoops 2013 7773.5137773.513 Bush Hamdan Brad White Jay Boulware
LSU Tigers Brian Kelly 2022 2911.72517573.706 Cortez Hankton / Joe Sloan Blake Baker Aman Anand
Mississippi State Bulldogs Jeff Lebby 2024 210.167210.167 Jeff Lebby Matt Barnes / Coleman Hutzler Cliff Odom Jr.
Missouri Tigers Eli Drinkwitz 2020 3824.6135025.667 Kirby Moore Corey Batoon Erik Link
Oklahoma Sooners Brent Venables 2022 2217.5642217.564 Ben Arbuckle Todd Bates / Jay Valai Doug Deakin
Ole Miss Rebels Lane Kiffin 2020 4418.71010551.673 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 3715.7126523.739 Joey Halzle Tim Banks Evan Crabtree
Texas Longhorns Steve Sarkisian 2021 3717.6858352.615 Kyle Flood Pete Kwiatkowski / Johnny Nansen Jeff Banks
Texas A&M Aggies Mike Elko 2024 85.6152414.632 Collin Klein / Holmon Wiggins Jay Bateman Patrick Dougherty
Vanderbilt Commodores Clark Lea 2021 1633.3271633.327 Tim Beck Steve Gregory Jeff LePak
Appalachian State Mountaineers Sun Belt Dowell Loggains 2025 0000Vacant D. J. Smith Jeff Crosby
Arkansas State Red Wolves Butch Jones 2021 1931.38010385.548 Keith Heckendorf Griffin McCarley Dakota Tillman
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Tim Beck 2023 1412.5381412.538 Drew Hollingshead Jeremiah Johnson Josh Miller
Georgia Southern Eagles Clay Helton 2022 2019.5136643.606 Ryan Aplin Brandon Bailey Blake Wilson
Georgia State Panthers Dell McGee 2024 39.25039.250 Hue Jackson Travis Pearson Carter Blount
James Madison Dukes Bob Chesney 2024 94.69294.692 Dean Kennedy Colin Hitschler Drew Canan
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Michael Desormeaux 2022 2318.5612318.561 Tim Leger Jim Salgado Mike Giuliani
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Bryant Vincent 2024 57.4171213.480 Bryant Vincent Earnest Hill Mark Modleski
Marshall Thundering Herd Tony Gibson 2025 0000 Rod Smith Shannon Morrison Jackson White
Old Dominion Monarchs Ricky Rahne 2020 2030.4002030.400 Kevin Decker Blake Seiler Kevin Smith
South Alabama Jaguars Major Applewhite 2024 76.5382217.564 Paul Petrino Jason Washington / Will Windham Tre Williams
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Charles Huff 2025 003220.615 Blake Anderson Jason Semore Joe Bolden
Texas State Bobcats G. J. Kinne 2023 1610.6151610.615 Landon Keopple Dexter McCoil / Bradley Dale Peveto Tanner Burns
Troy Trojans Gerad Parker 2024 48.333414.222 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.