List of current NCAA Division I FBS football coaches

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.

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: Mack Brown at North Carolina (1988–1997, 2019–present), Greg Schiano at Rutgers (2001–2011, 2020–present), and Don Brown at UMass (2004–2008, 2022–present).

Coaches' records updated through week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Coaches

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 72 55 .567 72 55 .567 Cody Worley Nate Woody Sean Saturnio
Charlotte 49ers The American Biff Poggi 2023 3 11 .214 3 11 .214 Mike Miller Ryan Osborn Greg Froelich
East Carolina Pirates The American Mike Houston 2019 26 34 .433 26 34 .433 John David Baker Blake Harrell Andre Powell
Florida Atlantic Owls The American Tom Herman 2023 4 10 .286 58 32 .644 Charlie Frye Roc Bellantoni Chad Lunsford
Memphis Tigers The American Ryan Silverfield 2020 33 19 .635 33 19 .635 Tim Cramsey Jordon Hankins / Spence Nowinsky Chris White
Navy Midshipmen The American Brian Newberry 2023 7 7 .500 7 7 .500 Drew Cronic P.J. Volker Ricky Brown
North Texas Mean Green The American Eric Morris 2023 6 7 .462 6 7 .462 Jordan Davis Matt Caponi Drew Svoboda
Rice Owls The American Mike Bloomgren 2018 23 47 .329 23 47 .329 Marques Tuiasosopo Brian Smith Pete Alamar
South Florida Bulls The American Alex Golesh 2023 8 7 .533 8 7 .533 Joel Gordon Todd Orlando Chad Creamer
Temple Owls The American Stan Drayton 2022 6 20 .231 6 20 .231 Danny Langsdorf Everett Withers Adam Scheier
Tulane Green Wave The American Jon Sumrall 2024 1 1 .500 24 5 .828 Joe Craddock / Evan McKissack Greg Gasparato / Tayler Polk Greg McMahon
Tulsa Golden Hurricane The American Kevin Wilson 2023 5 9 .357 31 56 .356 Steve Spurrier Jr. Chris Polizzi Joe Bolden
UAB Blazers The American Trent Dilfer 2023 5 9 .357 5 9 .357 Alex Mortensen Sione Ta'ufo'ou Kenneth Gilstrap
UTSA Roadrunners The American Jeff Traylor 2020 40 15 .727 40 15 .727 Justin Burke Jess Loepp Zach Brown
Boston College Eagles ACC Bill O'Brien 2024 2 0 1.000 17 9 .654 Will Lawing Tim Lewis Matt Thurin
California Golden Bears ACC Justin Wilcox 2017 38 43 .469 38 43 .469 Mike Bloesch Peter Sirmon Vic So'oto
Clemson Tigers ACC Dabo Swinney 2009 170 44 .794 170 44 .794 Garrett Riley Mickey Conn / Wes Goodwin Michael Reed
Duke Blue Devils ACC Manny Diaz 2024 2 0 1.000 23 15 .605 Jonathan Brewer Jonathan Patke Gabe Infante
Florida State Seminoles ACC Mike Norvell 2020 31 19 .620 69 34 .670 Alex Atkins Adam Fuller John Papuchis
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ACC Brent Key 2022 13 11 .542 13 11 .542 Buster Faulkner Tyler Santucci Ricky Brumfield
Louisville Cardinals ACC Jeff Brohm 2023 12 4 .750 78 48 .619 Brian Brohm Ron English Karl Maslowski
Miami Hurricanes ACC Mario Cristobal 2022 14 13 .519 76 73 .510 Shannon Dawson Lance Guidry / Derek Nicholson Vacant
North Carolina Tar Heels ACC Mack Brown 2019[N 1] 40 27 .597 278 144 .659 Chip Lindsey Geoff Collins / Charlton Warren Larry Porter
NC State Wolfpack ACC Dave Doeren 2013 82 59 .582 105 63 .625 Robert Anae Tony Gibson Todd Goebbel
Pittsburgh Panthers ACC Pat Narduzzi 2015 67 50 .573 67 50 .573 Kade Bell Randy Bates Jacob Bronowski
SMU Mustangs ACC Rhett Lashlee 2022 20 11 .645 20 11 .645 Rob Likens / Casey Woods Scott Symons Kyle Cooper
Stanford Cardinal ACC Troy Taylor 2023 4 10 .286 4 10 .286 Troy Taylor Bobby April III Bob Gregory
Syracuse Orange ACC Fran Brown 2024 2 0 1.000 2 0 1.000 Mike Johnson / Jeff Nixon Elijah Robinson / Robert Wright James Vollono
Virginia Cavaliers ACC Tony Elliott 2022 8 16 .333 8 16 .333 Des Kitchings John Rudzinski Keith Gaither
Virginia Tech Hokies ACC Brent Pry 2022 11 15 .423 11 15 .423 Tyler Bowen Chris Marve Stu Holt
Wake Forest Demon Deacons ACC Dave Clawson 2014 64 62 .508 96 94 .505 Warren Ruggiero Brad Lambert Wayne Lineburg
Arizona Wildcats Big 12 Brent Brennan 2024 1 0 1.000 35 48 .422 Dino Babers Duane Akina Danny Gonzales
Arizona State Sun Devils Big 12 Kenny Dillingham 2023 4 9 .308 4 9 .308 Marcus Arroyo Brian Ward Charlie Ragle
Baylor Bears Big 12 Dave Aranda 2020 24 26 .480 24 26 .480 Jake Spavital Matt Powledge Mark Scott
BYU Cougars Big 12 Kalani Sitake 2016 63 41 .606 63 41 .606 Aaron Roderick Jay Hill Kelly Poppinga
Cincinnati Bearcats Big 12 Scott Satterfield 2023 4 10 .286 76 50 .603 Brad Glenn Nate Fuqua / Tyson Veidt Kerry Coombs
Colorado Buffaloes Big 12 Deion Sanders 2023 5 9 .357 5 9 .357 Pat Shurmur Robert Livingston Vacant
Houston Cougars Big 12 Willie Fritz 2024 0 2 .000 71 56 .559 Kevin Barbay Shiel Wood Mike Krysl
Iowa State Cyclones Big 12 Matt Campbell 2016 55 48 .534 90 63 .588 Taylor Mouser Jon Heacock Vacant
Kansas Jayhawks Big 12 Lance Leipold 2021 18 22 .450 55 55 .500 Jeff Grimes / Jim Zebrowski Brian Borland / D.K. McDonald Taiwo Onatolu
Kansas State Wildcats Big 12 Chris Klieman 2019 41 24 .631 41 24 .631 Conor Riley / Matt Wells Joe Klanderman Will Burnham
Oklahoma State Cowboys Big 12 Mike Gundy 2005 168 79 .680 168 79 .680 Kasey Dunn Joe Bob Clements / Bryan Nardo John Wozniak
TCU Horned Frogs Big 12 Sonny Dykes 2022 20 9 .690 91 72 .558 Kendal Briles / A. J. Ricker Andy Avalos Mark Tommerdahl
Texas Tech Red Raiders Big 12 Joey McGuire 2022 16 11 .593 16 11 .593 Zach Kittley Tim DeRuyter Kenny Perry
UCF Knights Big 12 Gus Malzahn 2021 26 16 .619 103 54 .656 Tim Harris Jr. Ted Roof / Addison Williams Brian Blackmon
Utah Utes Big 12 Kyle Whittingham 2005 164 79 .675 164 79 .675 Andy Ludwig Morgan Scalley Sharrieff Shah
West Virginia Mountaineers Big 12 Neal Brown 2019 32 30 .516 67 46 .593 Chad Scott ShaDon Brown / Jordan Lesley Jeff Koonz
Illinois Fighting Illini Big Ten Bret Bielema 2021 20 19 .513 117 77 .603 Barry Lunney Jr. Aaron Henry Robbie Discher
Indiana Hoosiers Big Ten Curt Cignetti 2024 2 0 1.000 21 4 .840 Mike Shanahan Bryant Haines Grant Cain
Iowa Hawkeyes Big Ten Kirk Ferentz 1999 197 120 .621 197 120 .621 Tim Lester Phil Parker LeVar Woods
Maryland Terrapins Big Ten Mike Locksley 2019[N 2] 30 34 .469 32 60 .348 Josh Gattis / Kevin Sumlin Aazaar Abdul-Rahim / Brian Williams James Thomas Jr.
Michigan Wolverines Big Ten Sherrone Moore 2024 2 1 .667 2 1 .667 Kirk Campbell Don Martindale J. B. Brown
Michigan State Spartans Big Ten Jonathan Smith 2024 2 0 1.000 36 35 .507 Brian Lindgren Joe Rossi Chad Wilt
Minnesota Golden Gophers Big Ten P. J. Fleck 2017 51 35 .593 81 57 .587 Greg Harbaugh Jr. / Matt Simon Corey Hetherman Bob Ligashesky
Nebraska Cornhuskers Big Ten Matt Rhule 2023 7 7 .500 54 50 .519 Marcus Satterfield Tony White Ed Foley
Northwestern Wildcats Big Ten David Braun 2023 9 6 .600 9 6 .600 Zach Lujan Tim McGarigle Paul Creighton
Ohio State Buckeyes Big Ten Ryan Day 2019 58 8 .879 58 8 .879 Chip Kelly / Brian Hartline Jim Knowles Vacant
Oregon Ducks Big Ten Dan Lanning 2022 23 5 .821 23 5 .821 Junior Adams / Will Stein Chris Hampton / Tosh Lupoi Joe Lorig
Penn State Nittany Lions Big Ten James Franklin 2014 90 39 .698 114 54 .679 Andy Kotelnicki Tom Allen Justin Lustig
Purdue Boilermakers Big Ten Ryan Walters 2023 5 8 .385 5 8 .385 Graham Harrell Kevin Kane Chris Petrilli
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Big Ten Greg Schiano 2020[N 3] 21 28 .429 89 95 .484 Kirk Ciarrocca Joe Harasymiak Vacant
UCLA Bruins Big Ten DeShaun Foster 2024 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 Eric Bieniemy Ikaika Malloe Kody Whitfield
USC Trojans Big Ten Lincoln Riley 2022 20 8 .714 75 18 .806 Josh Henson Eric Henderson / D'Anton Lynn Ryan Dougherty
Washington Huskies Big Ten Jedd Fisch 2024 2 0 1.000 19 22 .463 Brennan Carroll Stephen Belichick Jordan Paopao
Wisconsin Badgers Big Ten Luke Fickell 2023 10 6 .625 73 31 .702 Phil Longo Alex Grinch / Mike Tressel Matt Mitchell
Florida International Panthers C-USA Mike MacIntyre 2022 9 17 .346 55 82 .401 David Yost Jovan Dewitt Zac Roper
Jacksonville State Gamecocks C-USA Rich Rodriguez 2022 18 8 .692 127 89 .588 Rod Smith Luke Olson Pat Kirkland
Kennesaw State Owls C-USA Brian Bohannon 2015 71 32 .689 0 2 .000 Chandler Burks / Stewart Cook Greg Harris Ossie Buchannon
Liberty Flames C-USA Jamey Chadwell 2023 14 1 .933 53 23 .697 Newland Isaac / Willy Korn Jack Curtis / Skylor Magee Kyle Krantz
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs C-USA Sonny Cumbie 2022 7 18 .280 9 21 .300 Scott Parr / Nathan Young Jeremiah Johnson Dan Sharp
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders C-USA Derek Mason 2024 1 1 .500 28 56 .333 Bodie Reeder Brian Stewart Luke Paschall
New Mexico State Aggies C-USA Tony Sanchez 2024 1 0 1.000 21 40 .344 Tyler Wright Joe Morris Nelson Fishback
Sam Houston State C-USA K. C. Keeler 2014 89 37 .706 4 10 .286 Brad Cornelsen Skyler Cassity Thomas Rocco
UTEP Miners C-USA Scotty Walden 2024 0 1 .000 1 4 .200 Jake Brown / Ryan Stanchek J. J. Clark / Kelvin Sigler Joe Pappalardo
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers C-USA Tyson Helton 2019 41 27 .603 41 27 .603 Will Friend Tyson Summers Andy LaRussa
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Independent Marcus Freeman 2022 20 9 .690 20 9 .690 Mike Denbrock Al Golden Marty Biagi
UConn Huskies Independent Jim L. Mora 2022 10 17 .370 56 47 .544 Gordon Sammis Matt Brock Doug Shearer
UMass Minutemen Independent Don Brown 2022[N 4] 4 22 .154 47 41 .534 Shane Montgomery Keith Dudzinski Ben Albert
Akron Zips MAC Joe Moorhead 2022 4 22 .154 18 34 .346 Taylor Housewright Tim Tibesar Ryan Matviko
Ball State Cardinals MAC Mike Neu 2016 38 56 .404 38 56 .404 Jared Elliott / Kevin Lynch Jeff Knowles Cory Connolly
Bowling Green Falcons MAC Scot Loeffler 2019 21 36 .368 21 36 .368 Greg Nosal / Max Warner Sammy Lawanson / Steve Morrison Alex Bayer
Buffalo Bulls MAC Pete Lembo 2024 1 1 .500 34 30 .531 Dave Patenaude Joe Bowen Tyler Hancock
Central Michigan Chippewas MAC Jim McElwain 2019 30 29 .508 74 56 .569 Tavita Thompson Robb Akey Keith Murphy
Eastern Michigan Eagles MAC Chris Creighton 2014 53 69 .434 53 69 .434 Mike Piatkowski Ben Needham Kasey Teegardin
Kent State Golden Flashes MAC Kenni Burns 2023 1 13 .071 1 13 .071 Mark Carney David Duggan / Kody Morgan Spencer Rymiszewski
Miami RedHawks MAC Chuck Martin 2014 56 63 .471 56 63 .471 Patrick Welsh Bill Brechin Kyle Blocker
Northern Illinois Huskies MAC Thomas Hammock 2019 26 33 .441 26 33 .441 Wesley Beschorner Nick Benedetto Nic McKissic-Luke
Ohio Bobcats MAC Tim Albin 2021 24 17 .585 24 17 .585 Brian Smith John Hauser Nate Faanes
Toledo Rockets MAC Jason Candle 2016 67 35 .657 67 35 .657 Mike Hallett / Robert Weiner Vince Kehres / Ross Watson Stanton Weber
Western Michigan Broncos MAC Lance Taylor 2023 4 10 .286 4 10 .286 Walt Bell / Trevor Mendelson Scott Power Dan Sabock
Air Force Falcons Mountain West Troy Calhoun 2007 131 83 .612 131 83 .612 Mike Thiessen Brian Knorr Tim Horton
Boise State Broncos Mountain West Spencer Danielson 2023 4 1 .800 4 1 .800 Dirk Koetter / Nate Potter Erik Chinander / Tyler Stockton Stacy Collins
Colorado State Rams Mountain West Jay Norvell 2022 9 17 .346 42 43 .494 Matt Mumme Freddie Banks Tommy Perry
Fresno State Bulldogs Mountain West Tim Skipper (interim) 2024 1 1 .500 1 1 .500 Pat McCann Kevin Coyle John Baxter
Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors Mountain West Timmy Chang 2022 9 19 .321 9 19 .321 Timmy Chang Dennis Thurman Thomas Sheffield
Nevada Wolf Pack Mountain West Jeff Choate 2024 1 2 .333 1 2 .333 Matt Lubick Kane Ioane Parker Henry
New Mexico Lobos Mountain West Bronco Mendenhall 2024 0 2 .000 135 83 .619 Jason Beck Nick Howell Shane Hunter
San Diego State Aztecs Mountain West Sean Lewis 2024 1 0 1.000 25 31 .446 Sean Lewis Eric Schmidt Zac Barton
San Jose State Spartans Mountain West Ken Niumatalolo 2024 2 0 1.000 111 83 .572 Craig Stutzmann Derrick Odum Joe Palcic
UNLV Rebels Mountain West Barry Odom 2023 11 5 .688 36 30 .545 Brennan Marion Michael Scherer James Shibest
Utah State Aggies Mountain West Nate Dreiling (interim) 2024 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 Cooper Bassett / Kyle Cefalo Bobby McMillen Nick Paremski
Wyoming Cowboys Mountain West Jay Sawvel 2024 0 2 .000 0 2 .000 Jay Johnson Aaron Bohl Benny Boyd / Shannon Moore
Oregon State Beavers Pac-12 Trent Bray 2024 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 Ryan Gunderson Keith Heyward Jamie Christian
Washington State Cougars Pac-12 Jake Dickert 2021 16 16 .500 16 16 .500 Ben Arbuckle Jeff Schmedding Nick Whitworth
Alabama Crimson Tide SEC Kalen DeBoer 2024 2 0 1.000 39 9 .813 Nick Sheridan Maurice Linguist / Kane Wommack Jay Nunez
Arkansas Razorbacks SEC Sam Pittman 2020 24 26 .480 24 26 .480 Bobby Petrino Travis Williams / Marcus Woodson Scott Fountain
Auburn Tigers SEC Hugh Freeze 2023 7 8 .467 89 51 .636 Derrick Nix D. J. Durkin / Charles Kelly Tanner Burns
Florida Gators SEC Billy Napier 2022 12 15 .444 52 27 .658 Rob Sale Austin Armstrong / Ron Roberts Chris Couch
Georgia Bulldogs SEC Kirby Smart 2016 96 16 .857 96 16 .857 Mike Bobo Travaris Robinson / Glenn Schumann Kirk Benedict
Kentucky Wildcats SEC Mark Stoops 2013 74 66 .529 74 66 .529 Bush Hamdan Brad White Jay Boulware
LSU Tigers SEC Brian Kelly 2022 21 8 .724 167 70 .705 Cortez Hankton / Joe Sloan Blake Baker Slade Nagle
Mississippi State Bulldogs SEC Jeff Lebby 2024 1 0 1.000 1 0 1.000 Jeff Lebby Matt Barnes / Coleman Hutzler Cliff Odom Jr.
Missouri Tigers SEC Eliah Drinkwitz 2020 30 21 .588 42 22 .656 Kirby Moore Corey Batoon Erik Link
Oklahoma Sooners SEC Brent Venables 2022 18 10 .643 18 10 .643 Joe Jon Finley / Seth Littrell Zac Alley / Todd Bates / Jay Valai Doug Deakin
Ole Miss Rebels SEC Lane Kiffin 2020 36 15 .706 97 48 .669 Charlie Weis Jr. Bryan Brown / Pete Golding Jake Schoonover
South Carolina Gamecocks SEC Shane Beamer 2021 22 18 .550 22 18 .550 Dowell Loggains Clayton White Joe DeCamillis
Tennessee Volunteers SEC Josh Heupel 2021 29 12 .707 57 20 .740 Joey Halzle Tim Banks Mike Ekeler
Texas Longhorns SEC Steve Sarkisian 2021 27 14 .659 73 49 .598 Kyle Flood Pete Kwiatkowski / Johnny Nansen Jeff Banks
Texas A&M Aggies SEC Mike Elko 2024 1 1 .500 17 10 .630 Collin Klein / Holmon Wiggins Jay Bateman Patrick Dougherty
Vanderbilt Commodores SEC Clark Lea 2021 11 27 .289 11 27 .289 Tim Beck Clark Lea Jeff LePak
Appalachian State Mountaineers Sun Belt Shawn Clark 2020 36 18 .667 36 18 .667 Frank Ponce Scott Sloan Brian Haines
Arkansas State Red Wolves Sun Belt Butch Jones 2021 13 26 .333 97 80 .548 Keith Heckendorf Rob Harley Josh Conklin
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Sun Belt Tim Beck 2023 10 5 .667 10 5 .667 Travis Trickett Craig Naivar Josh Miller
Georgia Southern Eagles Sun Belt Clay Helton 2022 13 15 .464 59 39 .602 Ryan Aplin Brandon Bailey Turner West
Georgia State Panthers Sun Belt Dell McGee 2024 1 1 .500 1 1 .500 Jim Chaney Kevin Sherrer Carter Blount
James Madison Dukes Sun Belt Bob Chesney 2024 2 0 1.000 2 0 1.000 Dean Kennedy Lyle Hemphill Drew Canan
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Sun Belt Michael Desormeaux 2022 15 14 .517 15 14 .517 Tim Leger Jim Salgado Vacant
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Sun Belt Bryant Vincent 2024 2 0 1.000 9 6 .600 Bryant Vincent Earnest Hill Mark Modleski
Marshall Thundering Herd Sun Belt Charles Huff 2021 23 18 .561 23 18 .561 Seth Doege Jason Semore Johnathan Galante
Old Dominion Monarchs Sun Belt Ricky Rahne 2020 15 25 .375 15 25 .375 Kevin Decker Blake Seiler Kevin Smith
South Alabama Jaguars Sun Belt Major Applewhite 2024 0 2 .000 15 13 .536 Rob Ezell Will Windham Tre Williams
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Sun Belt Will Hall 2021 14 25 .359 14 25 .359 Chip Long Clay Bignell Greg Meyer
Texas State Bobcats Sun Belt G. J. Kinne 2023 10 5 .667 10 5 .667 Mack Leftwich Dexter McCoil / Bradley Dale Peveto Daniel Da Prato
Troy Trojans Sun Belt Gerad Parker 2024 0 2 .000 0 8 .000 Sean Reagan Nathan Burton / Dontae Wright Allen Tucker

See also

Notes

  1. ^ This is Mack Brown's second stint as head coach at North Carolina. He had previously been head coach from 1988 to 1997.
  2. ^ Locksley also served as interim head coach for Maryland's final 6 games of the 2015 season.
  3. ^ This is Schiano's second stint as head coach at Rutgers. He had previously been head coach from 2001 to 2011.
  4. ^ This is Don Brown's second stint as head coach at UMass. He had previously been head coach from 2004 to 2008.

References

  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.