List of current NCAA Division I FCS football coaches

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Championship Subdivision (I FCS) includes 128 teams. Each team has one head coach. [1] As of the upcoming 2025 season, Division I FCS is composed of 13 conferences: the Big Sky Conference, CAA Football, Ivy League, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC), Northeast Conference (NEC), OVC–Big South Football Association, Patriot League, Pioneer Football League, Southern Conference (Southern, or SoCon), Southland Conference, Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), and United Athletic Conference (UAC).

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The two newest conferences—officially considered by the NCAA to be alliances between all-sports conferences instead of conferences in their own right—are the OVC–Big South and UAC, both of which started play in 2023. The former combines most of the football membership of the Big South Conference and Ohio Valley Conference. The latter is a merger of the preexisting football leagues of the Atlantic Sun Conference and Western Athletic Conference, replacing a football alliance between the two conferences. Due to an NCAA moratorium on the establishment of new single-sport conferences, that organization denied a request by the UAC to be considered as an official conference.

In the 2025 season, all schools except Merrimack and Sacred Heart are members of one of these conferences. Both Merrimack and Sacred Heart moved from the football-sponsoring Northeast Conference to the non-football-sponsoring Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in 2024, leaving their football programs to compete as independents.

As of the start of the 2025 season, the longest-tenured coach in Division I FCS is expected to be Kevin Callahan of Monmouth, who has been head coach at Monmouth since being hired to start the program in 1992, coaching his first games in the fall of 1993. In all, 22 FCS programs will have new head coaches in 2025.

Records are updated through 12pm, 12/7/2025.

Conference affiliations are current for the upcoming 2025 season. One future FCS team has hired its head coach; that team is indicated with a light blue background.

Coaches

TeamConferenceHead coachFirst seasonWLW%WLW%Offensive coordinator(s)Defensive coordinator(s)Special teams coordinator(s)
CurrentCareer
Cal Poly Mustangs Big Sky Tim Skipper 2026 00–1013–VacantVacantVacant
Eastern Washington Eagles Aaron Best 2017 5747.5485747.548 Marc Anderson Eric Sanders / Zach Bruce Zach Bruce
Idaho Vandals Thomas Ford 2025 48.333626.188Vacant Cort Dennison Neil Fendall
Idaho State Bengals Cody Hawkins 2023 1421.4001421.400 Buddy Blevins Grant Duff Scott Thiessen
Montana Grizzlies Bobby Hauck 2018 15042.784 [a] 16591.645 Brent Pease Tim Hauck / Roger Cooper Bobby Hauck
Montana State Bobcats Brent Vigen 2021 5812.8295812.829 Pete Sterbick Shawn Howe Marcus Monaco
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Brian Wright 2024 1510.6005218.743 Bryan Larson Adam Clark Josh Robinson
Northern Colorado Bears Ed Lamb 2023 530.1435077.394 Justin Walterscheid Preston Hadley JB Hall Jr.
Portland State Vikings Vacant 2026 00–00–VacantVacantVacant
Sacramento State Hornets Brennan Marion 2025 75.58375.583 Ken Merchant / A.C. Patterson Marcus Patton / Josh Brown Rob Wenger
UC Davis Aggies Tim Plough 2024 206.769206.769 Paul Shelton Matt Coombs Taylor Chapatte
Weber State Wildcats Vacant 2026 00–00–VacantVacantVacant
Albany Great Danes CAA Football Vacant 2026 00–00–VacantVacantVacant
Bryant Bulldogs Chris Merritt 2019 2845.3842845.384 Ben McKaig Anthony Barese John Sielawa
Campbell Fighting Camels Braxton Harris 2024 519.2081747.266 Matt Kubik Eric Daniels Vacant
Elon Phoenix Tony Trisciani 2019 3837.5073837.507 Doug Martin Casey Vance Milo Austin
Hampton Pirates Vacant 2026 00–00–VacantVacantVacant
Maine Black Bears Jordan Stevens 2022 1531.3261531.326 Mikahael Waters Umberto Di Meo Spencer Carey
Monmouth Hawks Kevin Callahan 1993 197151.566197151.566 Jeff Gallo Lewis Walker Dennis Long
New Hampshire Wildcats Ricky Santos 2022 3624.6003624.600 Ed Borden / Ryan Wilson Scott James Nick Della Jacono
North Carolina A&T Aggies Shawn Gibbs 2025 210.1672419.558 Greg McGhee Denzel Jones Vacant
Rhode Island Rams Jim Fleming 2014 5973.4478074.519 Mike Flanagan Chris Lorenti Troy Gilmer
Stony Brook Seawolves Billy Cosh 2024 1410.5831410.583 Anthony Davis Scott Lewis Kevin Elliott
Towson Tigers Pete Shinnick 2023 1817.51417784.678 Adam Neugebauer Darian Dulin Alex Krutsch
Villanova Wildcats Mark Ferrante 2017 6835.6606835.660 Chris Boden Ross Pennypacker Josh Fletcher
William & Mary Tribe Mike London 2019 4331.58110592.533 Winston October Ras-I Dowling / Bo Revell Darryl Blackstock
Merrimack Warriors Independent Mike Gennetti 2024 914.391914.391 Aynsley Rosenbaum Mike Gennetti Nik Kessel
Sacred Heart Pioneers Mark Nofri 2012 8272.5328272.532 Matt Gardner Darin Edwards Pat Saporito
Brown Bears Ivy James Perry 2019 2040.3333250.390Vacant Dan Mulrooney Patrick Murphy
Columbia Lions Jon Poppe 2024 911.4501913.594 Seitu Smith VacantVacant
Cornell Big Red Dan Swanstrom 2024 812.4004023.635 Mike Hatcher / Sean Reeder Jared Backus Jeff Dittman
Dartmouth Big Green Sammy McCorkle 2023 219.700219.700 Shane Montgomery Don Dobes Vacant
Harvard Crimson Andrew Aurich 2024 174.810174.810 Mickey Fein Scott Larkee Steven Williams
Penn Quakers Vacant 2026 00–00–VacantVacantVacant
Princeton Tigers Bob Surace 2010 8466.56010269.596 Mark Rosenbaum Steve Verbit / EJ Henderson / Matt Weick Mike Mendenhall
Yale Bulldogs Tony Reno 2012 8349.6298349.629 Chris Ostrowsky Sean McGowan / Jay Anderson Steven Vashel
Delaware State Hornets MEAC DeSean Jackson 2025 84.66784.667 Nemo Washington Brandon Blackmon Vacant
Howard Bison Larry Scott 2020 2337.3832739.409 Larry Scott Troy Douglas Vacant
Morgan State Bears Damon Wilson 2022 1827.40010772.598 Apollo Wright Antone' Sewell Benton Harold
Norfolk State Spartans Michael Vick 2025 111.083111.083 Brian Sheppard Terence Garvin Vacant
North Carolina Central Eagles Trei Oliver 2019 4525.6434525.643 Matt Leone Jesse Thompson Charles Bankins
South Carolina State Bulldogs Chennis Berry 2024 185.7834512.789 Johnathan Williams Jordan Odaffer Kevin King
Illinois State Redbirds MVFC Brock Spack 2009 12178.60812178.608 Tony Petersen Travis Niekamp Kye Stewart / Mickey Turner
Indiana State Sycamores Curt Mallory 2017 2764.2972764.297 John Bear David Elson Joseph Seymour
Murray State Racers Jody Wright 2024 222.083222.083 Jimmy Ogle / Adam Ross Kirk Botkin Vacant
North Dakota Fighting Hawks Eric Schmidt 2025 86.57186.571 Isaac Fruechte Eric Schmidt Shawn Kostich
North Dakota State Bison Tim Polasek 2024 263.897263.897 Dan Larson Grant Olson Joe Beschorner
Northern Iowa Panthers Todd Stepsis 2025 39.2503241.438 Nate Thompson Al Smith Michael McCourt
South Dakota Coyotes Travis Johansen 2025 104.714104.714 Tim Morrison / Matt Vitzthum Billy Kirch Vacant
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Dan Jackson 2025 95.64395.643 Eric Eidsness Brian Bergstrom Isaiah Jackson
Southern Illinois Salukis Nick Hill 2016 5561.4745561.474Vacant Lee Pronschinske Nathan Frame
Youngstown State Penguins Doug Phillips 2020 3135.4703135.470 Mike Yurcich John Haneline Pat Shepard
Central Connecticut Blue Devils NEC Adam Lechtenberg 2023 1819.4861819.486 Caleb Gelsomino Ron DiGravio Jermetrius Troy
Chicago State Cougars Bobby Rome II [b] 2026 00–1936.345VacantVacantVacant
Duquesne Dukes Jerry Schmitt 2005 13592.595163113.591 Anthony Doria Mickey Jacobs Colin Goodfellow
LIU Sharks Ron Cooper 2022 1828.3916687.431 Kort Shankweiler / John Roberts TyQuan Hammock Ryan Jirgl
Mercyhurst Lakers Ryan Riemedio 2022 1230.2861230.286 Thomas Sydeski Ryan Riemedio Fredrick Gladney
New Haven Chargers Mark Powell 2025 55.50055.500 Tim Zetts Mark Powell Michael Day
Robert Morris Colonials Bernard Clark 2018 2755.3292755.329 Troy Rothenbuhler Jason Makrinos Vacant
Saint Francis Red Flash Chris Villarrial 2010 6097.3826097.382 Marco Pecora Jacob Craig Josh Hutchison
Stonehill Skyhawks Eli Gardner 2016 4152.4414152.441Vacant Kyle Jones Vacant
Wagner Seahawks Tom Masella 2020 1445.23758111.343 Terence Sino Vacant Jim Munson
Charleston Southern Buccaneers OVC–Big South Gabe Giardina 2023 1025.2864742.528 Seth Strickland Nick Reveiz Gabe Giardina
Eastern Illinois Panthers Chris Wilkerson 2022 1630.3486757.540 Kyle Derickson Andrew Strobel Andrew Brady
Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Cris Reisert 2024 1113.4585124.680 Tyler Johns Tim Cooper Pete Bennett
Lindenwood Lions Jed Stugart 2017 4744.51613868.670 Dusty Hovorka Eric Inama Bryan Baldwin
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Tom Matukewicz 2014 6771.4866871.489 John Holt Ricky Coon Vacant
Tennessee State Tigers Reggie Barlow 2025 210.1678568.556 Shannon Harris / Toriano Morgan Gregg Williams Jerod Kruse
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Bobby Wilder 2024 187.7209563.601 Brian Scott Chase Mummau Frank Wilson Jr.
UT Martin Skyhawks Jason Simpson 2006 13098.57013098.570 Kevin Bannon Jerry Partridge TJ Jefferson
Western Illinois Leathernecks Joe Davis 2024 816.333816.333 Brad Wilson Landan Fox Josh Caraway
Bucknell Bison Patriot Vacant 2026 00–00–VacantVacantVacant
Colgate Raiders Curt Fitzpatrick 2025 57.4178550.630Vacant Trevor Warner Josh Ison
Fordham Rams Joe Conlin 2018 3252.3813252.381 Art Asselta Allen Gant Andrew DiRienzo
Georgetown Hoyas Rob Sgarlata 2014 4180.3394180.339 Rob Spence Kevin Doherty Trey Henderson
Holy Cross Crusaders Dan Curran 2024 915.3756273.459 Andrew Dresner Brian Vaganek Bryan Robbat
Lafayette Leopards John Troxell 2022 2720.57411987.578 T.J. DiMuzio Mike Saint Germain Vacant
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Kevin Cahill 2023 2314.6222314.622 Dan Hunt Rich Nagy Mike Kashurba
Richmond Spiders Russ Huesman 2017 5941.59011878.602 Jacob Huesman / Mike Cummings Justin Wood Drew Anthony
Butler Bulldogs Pioneer Kevin Lynch 2025 66.50066.500 Colin Johnson Jordan Belfiori Joe Cheshire
Davidson Wildcats Saj Thakkar 2025 210.1671616.500 Keegan Kennedy Miles Ahles Pat McGowan
Dayton Flyers Trevor Andrews 2023 1716.5151716.515 Greg Whalen John Bowes Vacant
Drake Bulldogs Joe Woodley 2025 84.667809.899 Kyle Kempt Adam Cox Josh Manchigiah
Marist Red Foxes Mike Willis 2024 617.261617.261 TJ Weyl Mike Horan John Audino
Morehead State Eagles Jason Woodman 2024 1311.5427358.557Vacant Wil Truelove Laurence Treadaway
Presbyterian Blue Hose Steve Englehart 2022 2125.4579174.552 Jayson Martin Dan Owen Will Kirkendall
St. Thomas Tommies Glenn Caruso 2008 16439.80817051.769 Jay MacIntyre Wallie Kuchinski Guido Falbo
San Diego Toreros Brandon Moore 2023 2014.5883317.660 Matt Aponte Mike McGlinchey / Isaac Carter Louis Cortes
Stetson Hatters Michael Jasper 2025 39.2504729.618 Jarod Dodson Dustin Kincaid Vacant
Valparaiso Beacons Andy Waddle 2025 210.1675771.445 Reed Florence Zach Feltrop RJ Ghilarducci
Chattanooga Mocs Southern Rusty Wright 2019 4234.5534234.553 Joe Pizzo Mike Yeager Wolfgang Shafer
The Citadel Bulldogs Maurice Drayton 2023 926.257926.257 Lamar Owens Raleigh Jackson Tony Coaxum
East Tennessee State Buccaneers Will Healy 2025 75.5833550.412 Cam Aiken Chad Staggs Randall McCray
Furman Paladins Clay Hendrix 2017 6043.5836043.583 Justin Roper Duane Vaughn / Chad Byers Tommy Spangler
Mercer Bears Mike Jacobs 2024 206.7699423.803 Anthony Soto Jahmal Brown Matt Ulrich
Samford Bulldogs John Grass 2026 00–7226.735VacantVacantVacant
VMI Keydets Danny Rocco 2023 728.20012893.579 A.J. Hampton Rich Yahner Greg Wood
Western Carolina Catamounts Kerwin Bell 2021 3126.54412468.646 Rylan Wells Jerry Odom Vacant
Wofford Terriers Shawn Watson 2022 1625.3902747.365 Shawn Watson Jonathan Saxon / Mitch Doolittle Dustin Royston
East Texas A&M Lions Southland Clint Dolezel 2023 727.206727.206Vacant Jack Tyler Jack Welch
Houston Christian Huskies Jason Bachtel 2024 717.2922123.477 Mike Nesbitt Zach Wilkerson Blake Dunham
Incarnate Word Cardinals Clint Killough 2023 2412.6672412.667 Kenny Hill / Nick Young Jim Gush / Ben Olson Vacant
Lamar Cardinals Peter Rossomando 2023 2115.5838864.579 Ryan McCarthy Drew Christ Daryl Daleen
McNeese Cowboys Matt Viator 2025 8340.675 [c] 10279.564 Tyler Bolfing / Kyle Segler Tony Pecoraro Thomas Reese
Nicholls Colonels Tommy Rybacki 2025 48.33348.333 Gabe Fertitta Darion Monroe Vacant
Northwestern State Demons Blaine McCorkle 2024 123.0423248.400 Carson Stewart Matt Conner Tyson Wachenheim
Southeastern Louisiana Lions Frank Scelfo 2018 5340.5705340.570 Anthony Scelfo Bill D'Ottavio Ross Jenkins
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Colby Carthel 2019 4437.54310355.652 Chris Ross Michael Mutz Nik Nelson
UTRGV Vaqueros Travis Bush 2025 [d] 93.75093.750 Mike Schultz / Jeff Bowen Brian Gamble Marcus Coleman
Alabama A&M Bulldogs SWAC Sam Shade 2025 48.3332223.489 Dennis Alexander Chris Shelling Amos Jones
Alabama State Hornets Eddie Robinson 2022 3016.6523016.652 Chris Barnette Billy Gresham / Todd Middleton Ronnie Scott
Alcorn State Braves Cedric Thomas 2024 1113.4581927.413 Jermaine Gales / Trumaine Watson Deion Roberson Derek Welch
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Lions Alonzo Hampton 2023 826.235826.235 Tony Hull Vacant Tom Manley
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Raymond Woodie Jr. 2023 1124.3141124.314 Donte' Pimpleton Robert Wimberly / Otis Mound Keith Towbridge / Pat Brown
Florida A&M Rattlers Vacant 2026 00–00–VacantVacantVacant
Grambling State Tigers Mickey Joseph 2024 1212.5002825.528 Eric Dooley Jason Rollins Vacant
Jackson State Tigers T. C. Taylor 2023 289.757289.757 Manny Ramirez / Rip Kirk Torenzo Quinn Javancy Jones
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Terrell Buckley 2025 210.167210.167 Sam Parker Terrell Buckley Kelvin Smith
Prairie View A&M Panthers Tremaine Jackson 2025 103.7695015.769 Chris Buckner Brandon Andersen / Trent Earley Jackson Hadley
Southern Jaguars Marshall Faulk 2026 00–00–VacantVacantVacant
Texas Southern Tigers Cris Dishman 2024 1011.4761011.476 Steven Smith Billy Parker Billy Owens
Abilene Christian Wildcats UAC Keith Patterson 2022 3020.6003021.588 Graham Harrell Nick Holt Vacant
Austin Peay Governors Jeff Faris 2024 1113.4581113.458 Quinn Billerman Greg Jones Lucas Reed
Central Arkansas Bears Nathan Brown 2018 4644.5114644.511 Ken Collums Greg Stewart Vacant
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Walt Wells 2020 3533.5153533.515 Andy Richman Jake Johnson Derek Day
North Alabama Lions Brent Dearmon 2023 827.2291828.391 Morgan Cruce Brock Caraboa Luke Roth
Southern Utah Thunderbirds DeLane Fitzgerald 2022 2521.54311170.613 DeLane Fitzgerald John Kelling Shay McClure
Tarleton State Texans Todd Whitten 2016 12658.685 [e] 15186.637 Adam Austin Tyrone Nix Michael Walton
Utah Tech Trailblazers Lance Anderson 2024 321.125321.125 Greg Stevens Patrick Moynahan Kyan Brumfield
West Georgia Wolves Joel Taylor 2024 1210.5451210.545 Austin Davis Woody Blevins / Tripp Weaver Brandon Taylor

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Includes tenure from 2003 to 2009
  2. ↑ Rome was hired in April 2025.
  3. ↑ Includes tenure from 2006 to 2015
  4. ↑ Bush was hired in December 2022.
  5. ↑ Includes tenure from 1996 and 2000 to 2004

References

  1. ↑ 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.
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