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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 138 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.

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 the 2025 college football season.

Coaches

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Team Conference Head coach First season W L W% W L W% Offensive coordinator(s) Defensive coordinator(s) Special teams coordinator(s)
Current Career DI FBS
Army Black Knights The American Jeff Monken 2014 89 63 .586 89 63 .586 Cody Worley Daryl Dixon Sean Saturnio
Charlotte 49ers Tim Albin 2025 1 11 .083 34 30 .531 Todd Fitch Nate Faanes Brian Haines / Danny Orrock
East Carolina Pirates Blake Harrell 2024 14 5 .737 14 5 .737 Jordan Davis Jordan Hankins Andre Powell
Florida Atlantic Owls Zach Kittley 2025 4 8 .333 4 8 .333 Zach Kittley Brett Dewhurst Tyler Shovanec
Memphis Tigers Charles Huff 2026 0 0 39 25 .609 Kevin Decker / David Weeks Lance Guidry Tim Conner
Navy Midshipmen Brian Newberry 2023 26 12 .684 26 12 .684 Drew Cronic P.J. Volker Ricky Brown
North Texas Mean Green Neal Brown 2026 0 0 72 51 .585 Mike Bloesch Bradley Dale Peveto / Matt Powledge Jeff Crosby
Rice Owls Scott Abell 2025 5 8 .385 5 8 .385 Vince Munch Jon Kay Mark Hogan
South Florida Bulls Brian Hartline 2026 0 0 0 0 Tim Beck Josh Aldridge Chad Creamer
Temple Owls K. C. Keeler 2025 5 7 .417 17 19 .472 Tyler Walker Brian Smith Brian Ginn
Tulane Green Wave Will Hall 2026 0 0 14 30 .318 Russ Callaway Nate Fuqua / Tayler Polk Chris Forestier
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tre Lamb 2025 4 8 .333 4 8 .333 Kevin Barbay / Ty Darlington Mike Gray / Josh Reardon Carter Barfield
UAB Blazers Alex Mortensen 2025 2 4 .333 2 4 .333 Alex Mortensen Todd Grantham John Jones
UTSA Roadrunners Jeff Traylor 2020 53 26 .671 53 26 .671 Rick Bowie Jess Loepp Zach Brown
Boston College Eagles ACC Bill O'Brien 2024 9 16 .360 24 25 .490 Bill O'Brien Ted Roof Matt Thurin
California Golden Bears Tosh Lupoi 2026 0 0 0 0 Jordan Somerville Da'Von Brown / Michael Hutchings Zach Tinker
Clemson Tigers Dabo Swinney 2009 186 53 .778 186 53 .778 Chad Morris Tom Allen Michael Reed
Duke Blue Devils Manny Diaz 2024 18 9 .667 39 24 .619 Jonathan Brewer Jonathan Patke Gabe Infante
Florida State Seminoles Mike Norvell 2020 38 34 .528 76 49 .608 Mike Norvell Tony White Adam Scheier
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Brent Key 2022 27 20 .574 27 20 .574 George Godsey / Chris Weinke Jason Semore Tim Salem
Louisville Cardinals Jeff Brohm 2023 28 12 .700 94 56 .627 Brian Brohm Steve Ellis / Mark Ivey Karl Maslowski
Miami Hurricanes Mario Cristobal 2022 35 19 .648 97 79 .551 Shannon Dawson Corey Hetherman Danny Kalter
North Carolina Tar Heels Bill Belichick 2025 4 8 .333 4 8 .333 Bobby Petrino Stephen Belichick [[Billy Miller {{{last}}} (American football coach)|Billy Miller {{{last}}}]]
NC State Wolfpack Dave Doeren 2013 95 70 .576 118 74 .615 Kurt Roper D. J. Eliot / Charlton Warren Todd Goebbel
Pittsburgh Panthers Pat Narduzzi 2015 80 61 .567 80 61 .567 Kade Bell Cory Sanders Mike Priefer
SMU Mustangs Rhett Lashlee 2022 38 17 .691 38 17 .691 Rob Likens Scott Symons Kyle Cooper
Stanford Cardinal Tavita Pritchard 2026 0 0 0 0 Terry Heffernan Kris Richard Nate Kaczor
Syracuse Orange Fran Brown 2024 13 12 .520 13 12 .520 Mike Johnson / Jeff Nixon Vince Kehres Alex Bayer
Virginia Cavaliers Tony Elliott 2022 22 26 .458 22 26 .458 Des Kitchings John Rudzinski Keith Gaither
Virginia Tech Hokies James Franklin 2026 0 0 128 60 .681 Ty Howle Brent Pry Doug Shearer
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Jake Dickert 2025 9 4 .692 32 24 .571 Rob Ezell Scottie Hazelton Nick Whitworth
Arizona Wildcats Big 12 Brent Brennan 2024 13 12 .520 47 60 .439 Seth Doege Danny Gonzales Craig Naivar
Arizona State Sun Devils Kenny Dillingham 2023 22 16 .579 22 16 .579 Marcus Arroyo Brian Ward Jack Nudo
Baylor Bears Dave Aranda 2020 36 37 .493 36 37 .493 Jake Spavital Joe Klanderman Mark Scott
BYU Cougars Kalani Sitake 2016 84 45 .651 84 45 .651 Aaron Roderick Kelly Poppinga Justin Ena
Cincinnati Bearcats Scott Satterfield 2023 15 22 .405 87 62 .584 Nic Cardwell / Pete Thomas Nate Woody Luke Paschall
Colorado Buffaloes Deion Sanders 2023 16 21 .432 16 21 .432 Brennan Marion Robert Livingston Grant Hammer
Houston Cougars Willie Fritz 2024 14 11 .560 85 65 .567 Slade Nagle Austin Armstrong Chris Couch
Iowa State Cyclones Jimmy Rogers 2026 0 0 6 6 .500 Tyler Roehl Jesse Bobbit Rob Grande
Kansas Jayhawks Lance Leipold 2021 27 35 .435 64 68 .485 Matt Lubick / Jim Zebrowski D.K. McDonald Taiwo Onatolu
Kansas State Wildcats Collin Klein 2026 0 0 0 0 Sean Gleeson Jordan Peterson Stanton Weber
Oklahoma State Cowboys Eric Morris 2026 0 0 22 16 .579 Sean Brophy Skyler Cassity Drew Svoboda
TCU Horned Frogs Sonny Dykes 2022 36 17 .679 107 80 .572 A. J. Ricker / Gordon Sammis Andy Avalos Mark Tommerdahl
Texas Tech Red Raiders Joey McGuire 2022 35 18 .660 35 18 .660 Mack Leftwich Shiel Wood Kenny Perry
UCF Knights Scott Frost 2025 24 14 .632[a] 40 45 .471 Steve Cooper Alex Grinch Pete Alamar
Utah Utes Morgan Scalley 2026 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 Kevin McGiven Colton Swan Sharrieff Shah
West Virginia Mountaineers Rich Rodriguez 2025 64 34 .653[b] 140 99 .586 Rich Rodriguez Zac Alley Pat Kirkland
Illinois Fighting Illini Big Ten Bret Bielema 2021 37 26 .587 134 84 .615 Barry Lunney Jr. Bobby Hauck Robbie Discher
Indiana Hoosiers Curt Cignetti 2024 27 2 .931 46 6 .885 Mike Shanahan / Chandler Whitmer Bryant Haines Grant Cain
Iowa Hawkeyes Kirk Ferentz 1999 213 128 .625 213 128 .625 Tim Lester Phil Parker Chris Polizzi
Maryland Terrapins Mike Locksley 2019 37 49 .430 39 75 .342 Pep Hamilton Aazaar Abdul-Rahim / Ted Monachino James Thomas Jr.
Michigan Wolverines Kyle Whittingham 2026 0 0 177 88 .668 Jason Beck Jay Hill Kerry Coombs
Michigan State Spartans Pat Fitzgerald 2026 0 0 110 101 .521 Nick Sheridan Max Bullough / Joe Rossi LeVar Woods
Minnesota Golden Gophers P. J. Fleck 2017 66 44 .600 96 66 .593 Greg Harbaugh Jr. / Matt Simon Danny Collins Daniel Da Prato
Nebraska Cornhuskers Matt Rhule 2023 19 19 .500 66 62 .516 Dana Holgorsen Rob Aurich Mike Ekeler
Northwestern Wildcats David Braun 2023 19 19 .500 19 19 .500 Chip Kelly Tim McGarigle Paul Creighton
Ohio State Buckeyes Ryan Day 2019 82 12 .872 82 12 .872 Keenan Bailey / Arthur Smith Matt Patricia / Tim Walton Rob Keys
Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning 2022 48 8 .857 48 8 .857 Drew Mehringer Chris Hampton Joe Lorig
Penn State Nittany Lions Matt Campbell 2026 0 0 107 70 .605 Taylor Mouser D'Anton Lynn Justin Lustig
Purdue Boilermakers Barry Odom 2025 2 10 .167 46 43 .517 Josh Henson Kevin Kane James Shibest
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Greg Schiano 2020 99 108 .478 99 108 .478 Kirk Ciarrocca Travis Johansen Eddie Allen
UCLA Bruins Bob Chesney 2026 0 0 21 6 .778 Dean Kennedy Colin Hitschler Drew Canan
USC Trojans Lincoln Riley 2022 36 17 .679 91 27 .771 Luke Huard Gary Patterson Ryan Dougherty
Washington Huskies Jedd Fisch 2024 15 11 .577 32 33 .492 Jimmie Dougherty Ryan Walters Jordan Paopao
Wisconsin Badgers Luke Fickell 2023 17 21 .447 80 46 .635 Jeff Grimes Mike Tressel Matt Mitchell
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens CUSA Ryan Carty 2022 33 17 .660 7 6 .538 Terence Archer Manny Rojas Rocco DiMeco / Garrett Smith
Florida International Panthers Willie Simmons 2025 7 6 .538 7 6 .538 Nick Coleman Jovan Dewitt Kenneth Gilstrap
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Charles Kelly 2025 9 5 .643 9 5 .643 Taylor Housewright Brian Williams Max Thurmond
Kennesaw State Owls Jerry Mack 2025 10 4 .714 10 4 .714 Mitch Militello Marc Mattioli Kyle Blocker
Liberty Flames Jamey Chadwell 2023 25 13 .658 64 35 .646 Newland Isaac Skylor Magee Kyle Krantz
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Sonny Cumbie 2022 19 31 .380 21 34 .382 Tony Franklin Luke Olson Dan Sharp
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Derek Mason 2024 6 17 .261 33 72 .314 Anthony Scelfo Brian Stewart Cam Curtis
Missouri State Bears Casey Woods 2026 0 0 0 0 Mark Cala Jack Curtis Sparky Woods
New Mexico State Aggies Tony Sanchez 2024 7 17 .292 27 57 .321 David Yost Joe Morris Chili Davis
Sam Houston Bearkats Phil Longo 2025 2 10 .167 2 10 .167 Zack Patterson Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay Eric Raisbeck
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Tyson Helton 2019 58 35 .624 58 35 .624 Jason Barnes Davis Merritt Andy LaRussa
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Independent Marcus Freeman 2022 43 12 .782 43 12 .782 Mike Denbrock Chris Ash Marty Biagi
UConn Huskies Jason Candle 2026 0 0 81 44 .648 Marquel Blackwell / Nunzio Campanile Ryan Manalac Pat Cashmore
Akron Zips MAC Joe Moorhead 2022 13 35 .271 27 47 .365 Joe Moorhead Tim Tibesar Ryan Matviko
Ball State Cardinals Mike Uremovich 2025 4 8 .333 4 8 .333 Mike Uremovich Jeff Knowles Nick Fiacable
Bowling Green Falcons Eddie George 2025 4 8 .333 4 8 .333 Greg Nosal Brandon Fisher Greg Froelich
Buffalo Bulls Pete Lembo 2024 14 11 .560 47 40 .540 Tony Tokarz Brian Dougherty Garrett McLaughlin
Central Michigan Chippewas Matt Drinkall 2025 7 6 .538 7 6 .538 Jim Chapin / Derek Fulton Sean Cronin Keith Murphy
Eastern Michigan Eagles Chris Creighton 2014 61 83 .424 61 83 .424 Mike Piatkowski Tate Omli / Kasey Teegardin Justin Parbs
Kent State Golden Flashes Mark Carney 2025 5 7 .417 5 7 .417 Clay Patterson Cherokee Valeria C. J. Conrad
Miami RedHawks Chuck Martin 2014 72 74 .493 72 74 .493 Gus Ragland Bill Brechin Johnny Aylward
Ohio Bobcats John Hauser 2025 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 Scott Isophording Kurt Mattix Blair Cavanaugh
Sacramento State Hornets Alonzo Carter 2026 0 0 0 0 Eric Kiesau / Eric Scott Adam Clark / Kenwick Thompson Nick Alaimalo / Milo Austin
Toledo Rockets Mike Jacobs 2026 0 0 0 0 Cris Reisert Jahmal Brown Matt Ulrich
UMass Minutemen Joe Harasymiak 2025 0 12 .000 0 12 .000 Max Warner Jared Keyte Joe Castellitto
Western Michigan Broncos Lance Taylor 2023 20 19 .513 20 19 .513 Walt Bell Sean Spence Dan Sabock
Air Force Falcons Mountain West Troy Calhoun 2007 139 97 .589 139 97 .589 Mike Thiessen Steve Russ Tim Horton
Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors Timmy Chang 2022 22 29 .431 22 29 .431 Anthony Arceneaux Dennis Thurman Thomas Sheffield
Nevada Wolf Pack Jeff Choate 2024 6 19 .240 6 19 .240 Bret Bartalone Kane Ioane Parker Henry
New Mexico Lobos Jason Eck 2025 9 4 .692 9 4 .692 Luke Schleusner Spence Nowinsky Erik Link
North Dakota State Bison Tim Polasek 2024 26 3 .897 0 0 Dan Larson Grant Olson Carlton Littlejohn
Northern Illinois Huskies Thomas Hammock 2019 35 47 .427 35 47 .427 Quinn Sanders Rob Harley Cory Connolly
San Jose State Spartans Ken Niumatalolo 2024 10 15 .400 119 98 .548 Craig Stutzmann Bojay Filimoeatu Fred Guidici
UNLV Rebels Dan Mullen 2025 10 4 .714 113 65 .635 Corey Dennis Paul Guenther Mitch Singler
UTEP Miners Scotty Walden 2024 5 19 .208 6 22 .214 Joe Pappalardo Bobby Daly / Kelvin Sigler Joe Pappalardo
Wyoming Cowboys Jay Sawvel 2024 7 17 .292 7 17 .292 Christian Taylor Aaron Bohl Benny Boyd / Shannon Moore
Boise State Broncos Pac-12 Spencer Danielson 2023 24 8 .750 24 8 .750 Nate Potter Erik Chinander Stacy Collins
Colorado State Rams Jim Mora 2026 0 0 73 53 .579 Pryce Tracy Tyson Summers Kyle Krantz
Fresno State Bulldogs Matt Entz 2025 9 4 .692 9 4 .692 Josh Davis Nick Benedetto John Baxter
Oregon State Beavers JaMarcus Shephard 2026 0 0 0 0 Mitch Dahlen Mike MacIntyre Ricky Brumfield
San Diego State Aztecs Sean Lewis 2024 12 13 .480 36 44 .450 Sean Lewis Demetrius Sumler Zac Barton
Texas State Bobcats G. J. Kinne 2023 23 16 .590 23 16 .590 Landon Keopple Will Windham Tanner Burns
Utah State Aggies Bronco Mendenhall 2025 6 7 .462 146 95 .606 Robert Anae Nick Howell Shane Hunter
Washington State Cougars Kirby Moore 2026 0 0 0 0 Matt Miller Trent Bray Derek Sage
Alabama Crimson Tide SEC Kalen DeBoer 2024 20 8 .714 57 17 .770 Ryan Grubb Maurice Linguist / Kane Wommack Jay Nunez
Arkansas Razorbacks Ryan Silverfield 2026 0 0 50 25 .667 Tim Cramsey Ron Roberts Chad Lunsford
Auburn Tigers Alex Golesh 2026 0 0 23 15 .605 Kodi Burns / Joel Gordon D.J. Durkin Jacob Bronowski
Florida Gators Jon Sumrall 2026 0 0 43 12 .782 Buster Faulkner Brad White Johnathan Galante
Georgia Bulldogs Kirby Smart 2016 117 21 .848 117 21 .848 Mike Bobo Travaris Robinson / Glenn Schumann Kirk Benedict
Kentucky Wildcats Will Stein 2026 0 0 0 0 Joe Sloan Jay Bateman Parker Fleming
LSU Tigers Lane Kiffin 2026 0 0 116 52 .690 Charlie Weis Jr. Blake Baker Joe Houston
Mississippi State Bulldogs Jeff Lebby 2024 7 18 .280 7 18 .280 Jeff Lebby Zach Arnett / Matt Brock Cliff Odom Jr.
Missouri Tigers Eli Drinkwitz 2020 46 29 .613 58 30 .659 Chip Lindsey Corey Batoon John Papuchis
Oklahoma Sooners Brent Venables 2022 32 20 .615 32 20 .615 Ben Arbuckle Todd Bates / Jay Valai Doug Deakin
Ole Miss Rebels Pete Golding 2025 2 1 .667 2 1 .667 John David Baker Patrick Toney Jake Schoonover
South Carolina Gamecocks Shane Beamer 2021 33 30 .524 33 30 .524 Kendal Briles Torrian Gray / Clayton White Joe DeCamillis
Tennessee Volunteers Josh Heupel 2021 45 20 .692 73 28 .723 Joey Halzle Jim Knowles Evan Crabtree
Texas Longhorns Steve Sarkisian 2021 46 20 .697 92 55 .626 Kyle Flood Will Muschamp / Johnny Nansen Jeff Banks
Texas A&M Aggies Mike Elko 2024 19 7 .731 35 16 .686 Holmon Wiggins Lyle Hemphill / Elijah Robinson Patrick Dougherty
Vanderbilt Commodores Clark Lea 2021 26 36 .419 26 36 .419 Tim Beck Steve Gregory Jeff LePak
Appalachian State Mountaineers Sun Belt Dowell Loggains 2025 5 8 .385 5 8 .385 Dowell Loggains D. J. Smith Tyler Zielenski
Arkansas State Red Wolves Butch Jones 2021 26 37 .413 110 91 .547 Garrett Altman Griffin McCarley Kody Schexneyder
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Ryan Beard 2026 0 0 7 5 .583 Nick Petrino LD Scott Nelson Fishback
Georgia Southern Eagles Clay Helton 2022 27 25 .519 73 49 .598 Ryan Aplin Mike Mutz Blake Wilson
Georgia State Panthers Dell McGee 2024 4 20 .167 4 20 .167 Hue Jackson Cam Clark Vacant
James Madison Dukes Billy Napier 2026 0 0 62 35 .639 Cam Aiken Robert Bala Rob Wenger
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Michael Desormeaux 2022 29 25 .537 29 25 .537 Tim Leger Jim Salgado Mike Giuliani
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Bryant Vincent 2024 8 16 .333 15 22 .405 Jesse Montalto Troy Reffett Tony McClain
Marshall Thundering Herd Tony Gibson 2025 5 7 .417 5 7 .417 Rod Smith Brad Lambert Jackson White
Old Dominion Monarchs Ricky Rahne 2020 30 33 .476 30 33 .476 Kody Cook / Alex Huettel Blake Seiler Kevin Smith
South Alabama Jaguars Major Applewhite 2024 11 14 .440 26 25 .510 Major Applewhite Todd Orlando / Jason Washington Tre Williams
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Blake Anderson 2025 0 1 .000 74 55 .574 Kyle Cefalo Joe Bolden Bobby Dodd
Troy Trojans Gerad Parker 2024 12 14 .462 12 20 .375 Adam Austin Dontae Wright Tyler Hancock

See also

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Notes

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

References

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  1. ^ a b 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.