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 12:15am, 8/29/2025.

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 Paul Wulff 2023 616.2736896.415 Timm Rosenbach / Erik Meyer Cody vonAppen Everrette Thompson
Eastern Washington Eagles Aaron Best 2017 5240.5655240.565 Marc Anderson Eric Sanders Danny McDonald
Idaho Vandals Thomas Ford 2025 00–218.100 Matt Linehan Cort Dennison Neil Fendall
Idaho State Bengals Cody Hawkins 2023 816.333816.333 Buddy Blevins Grant Duff Vacant
Montana Grizzlies Bobby Hauck 2018 13740.774 [a] 15289.631 Brent Pease Tim Hauck / Roger Cooper Bobby Hauck
Montana State Bobcats Brent Vigen 2021 4710.8254710.825 Pete Sterbick Shawn Howe Marcus Monaco
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Brian Wright 2024 84.6674512.789 Brian Wright Adam Clark Josh Robinson
Northern Colorado Bears Ed Lamb 2023 122.0434669.400 Justin Walterscheid Preston Hadley James Pazak
Portland State Vikings Bruce Barnum 2015 3865.3693865.369 Matt Leunen Bryant Thomas Robby Hauck
Sacramento State Hornets Brennan Marion 2025 00–00– Ken Merchant / A.C. Patterson Marvcus Patton / Josh Brown Rob Wenger
UC Davis Aggies Tim Plough 2024 113.786113.786 Paul Shelton Matt Coombs Vacant
Weber State Wildcats Mickey Mental 2023 1013.4352615.634 Mickey Mental Joe Dale Skyler Ridley
Albany Great Danes CAA Football Jared Ambrose 2025 00–00– Will Fiacci Bill Nesselt Jordan Orlovsky
Bryant Bulldogs Chris Merritt 2019 2536.4102536.410 Ben McKaig Anthony Barese John Sielawa
Campbell Fighting Camels Braxton Harris 2024 39.2501537.288 Matt Kubik Eric Daniels Vacant
Elon Phoenix Tony Trisciani 2019 3232.5003232.500 Doug Martin Casey Vance Milo Austin
Hampton Pirates Trenton Boykin 2024 57.417924.273 Bobby Blizzard / Ollie Taylor Todd McComb Darren Jackson
Maine Black Bears Jordan Stevens 2022 925.265925.265 Mikahael Waters Umberto Di Meo Spencer Carey
Monmouth Hawks Kevin Callahan 1993 188148.560188148.560 Jeff Gallo Lewis Walker Dennis Long
New Hampshire Wildcats Ricky Santos 2022 2819.5962819.596 Ed Borden / Ryan Wilson Scott James Nick Della Jacono
North Carolina A&T Aggies Shawn Gibbs 2025 00–229.710 Greg McGhee Denzel Jones Vacant
Rhode Island Rams Jim Fleming 2014 4870.4076971.493 Mike Flanagan Chris Lorenti Troy Gilmer
Stony Brook Seawolves Billy Cosh 2024 85.61585.615 Anthony Davis Scott Lewis Kevin Elliott
Towson Tigers Pete Shinnick 2023 1311.54217278.688 Adam Neugebauer Darian Dulin Alex Krutsch
Villanova Wildcats Mark Ferrante 2017 5733.6335733.633 Chris Boden Ross Pennypacker Matt Colangelo
William & Mary Tribe Mike London 2019 3626.5819887.530 Winston October Ras-I Dowling / Bo Revell Darryl Blackstock
Merrimack Warriors Independent Mike Gennetti 2024 56.45556.455 Aynsley Rosenbaum Mike Gennetti Nik Kessel
Sacred Heart Pioneers Mark Nofri 2012 7468.5217468.521 Matt Gardner Darin Edwards Pat Saporito
Brown Bears Ivy James Perry 2019 1535.3002745.375Vacant Dan Mulrooney Patrick Murphy
Columbia Lions Jon Poppe 2024 73.700185.783 Seitu Smith Justin Stovall Garrett McLaughlin
Cornell Big Red Dan Swanstrom 2024 46.4003617.679 Mike Hatcher / Sean Reeder Jared Backus Jeff Dittman
Dartmouth Big Green Sammy McCorkle 2023 146.700146.700 Shane Montgomery Don Dobes Vacant
Harvard Crimson Andrew Aurich 2024 82.80082.800 Mickey Fein Scott Larkee Steven Williams
Penn Quakers Ray Priore 2015 5238.5785238.578 Greg Chimera Bob Benson Rick Ulrich
Princeton Tigers Bob Surace 2010 8159.5799962.615 Mark Rosenbaum Steve Verbit / EJ Henderson / Matt Weick Mike Mendenhall
Yale Bulldogs Tony Reno 2012 7446.6177446.617 Chris Ostrowsky Sean McGowan / Jay Anderson Steven Vashel
Delaware State Hornets MEAC DeSean Jackson 2025 01.00001.000 Nemo Washington Brandon Blackmon Vacant
Howard Bison Larry Scott 2020 1829.3832231.415 Larry Scott Troy Douglas Vacant
Morgan State Bears Damon Wilson 2022 1419.42410364.617 Apollo Wright Antone' Sewell Benton Harold
Norfolk State Spartans Michael Vick 2025 01.00001.000 Brian Sheppard Terence Garvin Tory Woodbury
North Carolina Central Eagles Trei Oliver 2019 3821.6443821.644 Matt Leone Jesse Thompson Charles Bankins
South Carolina State Bulldogs Chennis Berry 2024 92.818369.800 Johnathan Williams Jordan Odaffer Kevin King
Illinois State Redbirds MVFC Brock Spack 2009 11174.60011174.600 Tony Petersen Travis Niekamp Kye Stewart / C.J. Irvin
Indiana State Sycamores Curt Mallory 2017 2555.3132555.313 John Bear David Elson Joseph Seymour
Murray State Racers Jody Wright 2024 111.083111.083 Jimmy Ogle / Adam Ross Kirk Botkin Vacant
North Dakota Fighting Hawks Eric Schmidt 2025 00–00– Isaac Fruechte Vacant Shawn Kostich
North Dakota State Bison Tim Polasek 2024 142.875142.875 Dan Larson Grant Olson Joe Beschorner
Northern Iowa Panthers Todd Stepsis 2025 00–2932.475 Nate Thompson Al Smith Michael McCourt
South Dakota Coyotes Travis Johansen 2025 00–00– Tim Morrison / Matt Vitzthum Billy Kirch Vacant
South Dakota State Jackrabbits Dan Jackson 2025 00–00– Eric Eidsness Brian Bergstrom Isaiah Jackson
Southern Illinois Salukis Nick Hill 2016 4856.4624856.462Vacant Lee Pronschinske Nathan Frame
Youngstown State Penguins Doug Phillips 2020 2430.4442430.444 Mike Yurcich John Haneline Pat Shepard
Central Connecticut Blue Devils NEC Adam Lechtenberg 2023 1014.4171014.417 Caleb Gelsomino Ron DiGravio Jermetrius Troy
Chicago State Cougars Bobby Rome II [b] 2026 00–1936.345VacantVacantVacant
Duquesne Dukes Jerry Schmitt 2005 12887.595156108.591 Anthony Doria Mickey Jacobs Colin Goodfellow
LIU Sharks Ron Cooper 2022 1222.3536081.426 Kort Shankweiler / John Roberts TyQuan Hammock / Ryan Jirgl Rhett Purling
Mercyhurst Lakers Ryan Riemedio 2022 724.226724.226 Thomas Sydeski Ryan Riemedio Fredrick Gladney
New Haven Chargers Mark Powell 2025 00–00–Vacant Mark Powell Michael Day
Robert Morris Colonials Bernard Clark 2018 2446.3432446.343 Troy Rothenbuhler Jason Makrinos Vacant
Saint Francis Red Flash Chris Villarrial 2010 6087.4086087.408 Marco Pecora Jacob Craig Josh Hutchison
Stonehill Skyhawks Eli Gardner 2016 3744.4573744.457Vacant Kyle Jones Vacant
Wagner Seahawks Tom Masella 2020 938.19153104.338 Terence Sino Vacant Jim Munson
Charleston Southern Buccaneers OVC–Big South Gabe Giardina 2023 518.2174235.545 Seth Strickland Nick Reveiz Gabe Giardina
Eastern Illinois Panthers Chris Wilkerson 2022 1421.4006548.575 Kyle Derickson Andrew Strobel Andrew Brady
Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Cris Reisert 2024 48.3334419.698 Tyler Johns Tim Cooper Pete Bennett
Lindenwood Lions Jed Stugart 2017 4139.51313263.677 Dusty Hovorka Eric Inama Bryan Baldwin
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Tom Matukewicz 2014 6363.5006463.504 John Holt Ricky Coon Vacant
Tennessee State Tigers Reggie Barlow 2025 00–8358.589 Shannon Harris / Toriano Morgan Gregg Williams Jerod Kruse
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Bobby Wilder 2024 75.5838461.579 Brian Scott Chase Mummau Frank Wilson Jr.
UT Martin Skyhawks Jason Simpson 2006 12493.57112493.571 Kevin Bannon Jerry Partridge TJ Jefferson
Western Illinois Leathernecks Joe Davis 2024 48.33348.333 Brad Wilson Landan Fox Josh Caraway
Bucknell Bison Patriot Dave Cecchini 2019 1941.3173679.313 Drew Folmar Chris Bowers Vacant
Colgate Raiders Curt Fitzpatrick 2025 00–8043.650Vacant Trevor Warner Josh Ison
Fordham Rams Joe Conlin 2018 3141.4313141.431 Art Asselta Allen Gant Andrew DiRienzo
Georgetown Hoyas Rob Sgarlata 2014 3574.3213574.321 Rob Spence Kevin Doherty Trey Henderson
Holy Cross Crusaders Dan Curran 2024 66.5005964.480 Andrew Dresner Brian Vaganek Bryan Robbat
Lafayette Leopards John Troxell 2022 1917.52811184.572 T.J. DiMuzio Mike Saint Germain Vacant
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Kevin Cahill 2023 1113.4581113.458 Dan Hunt Rich Nagy Mike Kashurba
Richmond Spiders Russ Huesman 2017 5236.59111173.603 Jacob Huesman / Mike Cummings Justin Wood Drew Anthony
Butler Bulldogs Pioneer Kevin Lynch 2025 00–00– Colin Johnson Jordan Belfiori Joe Cheshire
Davidson Wildcats Saj Thakkar 2025 00–146.700 Keegan Kennedy Miles Ahles Pat McGowan
Dayton Flyers Trevor Andrews 2023 1013.4351013.435 Greg Whalen John Bowes Vacant
Drake Bulldogs Joe Woodley 2025 101.000735.936 Kyle Kempt Adam Cox Josh Manchigiah
Marist Red Foxes Mike Willis 2024 110.091110.091 TJ Weyl Mike Horan John Audino
Morehead State Eagles Jason Woodman 2024 75.5836752.563Vacant Wil Truelove Laurence Treadaway
Presbyterian Blue Hose Steve Englehart 2022 1123.3248172.529 Jayson Martin Dan Owen Will Kirkendall
St. Thomas Tommies Glenn Caruso 2008 15934.82416546.782 Jay MacIntyre Wallie Kuchinski Guido Falbo
San Diego Toreros Brandon Moore 2023 1210.5452513.658 Matt Aponte Mike McGlinchey / Isaac Carter Louis Cortes
Stetson Hatters Michael Jasper 2025 00–4420.688 Jarod Dodson Dustin Kincaid Vacant
Valparaiso Beacons Andy Waddle 2025 00–00– Reed Florence Zach Feltrop Vacant
Chattanooga Mocs Southern Rusty Wright 2019 3727.5783727.578 Joe Pizzo Mike Yeager Wolfgang Shafer
The Citadel Bulldogs Maurice Drayton 2023 518.217518.217 Lamar Owens Raleigh Jackson Tony Coaxum
East Tennessee State Buccaneers Will Healy 2025 00–2845.384 Cam Aiken Chad Staggs Randall McCray
Furman Paladins Clay Hendrix 2017 5437.5935437.593 Justin Roper Duane Vaughn / Chad Byers Tommy Spangler
Mercer Bears Mike Jacobs 2024 113.7868520.810 Anthony Soto Jahmal Brown Matt Ulrich
Samford Bulldogs Chris Hatcher 2015 6151.545182108.628 Ricky Turner Scot Sloan Tyler Zielenske
VMI Keydets Danny Rocco 2023 617.26112782.608 A.J. Hampton Rich Yahner Greg Wood
Western Carolina Catamounts Kerwin Bell 2021 2421.53311763.650 Rylan Wells Jerry Odom Vacant
Wofford Terriers Shawn Watson 2022 1019.3452141.339 Shawn Watson Jonathan Saxon / Mitch Doolittle Dustin Royston
East Texas A&M Lions Southland Clint Dolezel 2023 418.182418.182Vacant Jack Tyler Jack Welch
Houston Christian Huskies Jason Bachtel 2024 67.4622013.606 Mike Nesbitt Zach Wilkerson Blake Dunham
Incarnate Word Cardinals Clint Killough 2023 196.760196.760 Kenny Hill / Nick Young Jim Gush / Ben Olson Vacant
Lamar Cardinals Peter Rossomando 2023 1310.5658059.576 Ryan McCarthy Drew Christ Daryl Daleen
McNeese Cowboys Matt Viator 2025 7833.703 [c] 9772.574 Tyler Bolfing / Kyle Segler Tony Pecoraro Thomas Reese
Nicholls Colonels Tommy Rybacki 2025 101.000101.000 Gabe Fertitta Darion Monroe Vacant
Northwestern State Demons Blaine McCorkle 2024 112.0773237.464 Carson Stewart Matt Conner Tyson Wachenheim
Southeastern Louisiana Lions Frank Scelfo 2018 4436.5504436.550 Anthony Scelfo Bill D'Ottavio Ross Jenkins
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Colby Carthel 2019 3236.4719154.628 Chris Ross Michael Mutz Nik Nelson
UTRGV Vaqueros Travis Bush 2025 [d] 00—00— Mike Schultz / Jeff Bowen Brian Gamble Marcus Coleman
Alabama A&M Bulldogs SWAC Sam Shade 2025 00–1815.545 Dennis Alexander Chris Shelling Amos Jones
Alabama State Hornets Eddie Robinson 2022 2015.5712015.571 Chris Barnette Billy Gresham / Todd Middleton Ronnie Scott
Alcorn State Braves Cedric Thomas 2024 67.4621421.400 Jermaine Gales / Trumaine Watson Deion Roberson Derek Welch
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Lions Alonzo Hampton 2023 518.217518.217 Tony Hull Vacant Tom Manley
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Raymond Woodie Jr. 2023 518.217518.217 Donte' Pimpleton Robert Wimberly / Otis Mound Keith Towbridge / Pat Brown
Florida A&M Rattlers James Colzie III 2024 75.58375.583 Henry Burris / Cedric Williams Kenwick Thompson Kevin Weston
Grambling State Tigers Mickey Joseph 2024 57.4172120.512 Eric Dooley Jason Rollins Vacant
Jackson State Tigers T. C. Taylor 2023 186.750186.750 T. C. Taylor Torenzo Quinn Javancy Jones
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Terrell Buckley 2025 00–00– Sam Parker VacantVacant
Prairie View A&M Panthers Tremaine Jackson 2025 00–4012.769 Chris Buckner Brandon Andersen / Trent Earley Jackson Hadley
Southern Jaguars Terrence Graves 2023 96.600106.625 Mark Frederick Henry Miller Everett Todd
Texas Southern Tigers Cris Dishman 2024 56.45556.455 Steven Smith Billy Parker Billy Owens
Abilene Christian Wildcats UAC Keith Patterson 2022 2114.6002115.583 Graham Harrell Nick Holt Vacant
Austin Peay Governors Jeff Faris 2024 47.36447.364 Quinn Billerman Greg Jones Lucas Reed
Central Arkansas Bears Nathan Brown 2018 4335.5514335.551 Ken Collums Greg Stewart Vacant
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Walt Wells 2020 2925.5372925.537 Andy Richman Jake Johnson Derek Day
North Alabama Lions Brent Dearmon 2023 616.2731617.485 Morgan Cruce Brock Caraboa Luke Roth
Southern Utah Thunderbirds DeLane Fitzgerald 2022 1716.51510365.613 DeLane Fitzgerald John Kelling Shay McClure
Tarleton State Texans Todd Whitten 2016 11457.667 [e] 13985.621 Adam Austin Tyrone Nix Michael Walton
Utah Tech Trailblazers Lance Anderson 2024 110.091110.091 Greg Stevens Patrick Moynahan Kyan Brumfield
West Georgia Wolves Joel Taylor 2024 57.41757.417 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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