Has a twin brother, Kelsey, whos also an up-and-coming coach. They ranked 108th in the FBS in EPA per play over 2014 and 2015. Has helped Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright develop into a first-team All-Pac 12 selection and a projected early-round 2022 NFL Draft pick. A Texas graduate, he is married with three children and lives outside Fort Worth, Texas. Played three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. Ranked as a top-10 recruiter nationally for the 2019 class and currently is ranked as one of the top recruiters in the Big Ten for the 2022 class. Being groomed by new Tennessee coach Josh Heupel, whose UCF offenses ranked No. Was hired as the replacement for Jon DeCoster, who now works for the Cleveland Browns. Kentucky has been a hard team to win with, but Stoops has seemingly transformed them from bottom-feeders to a mid-table team with a chance to upset the apple cart and win the East every once in a while. After all, coaches who win a seemingly endless number of games arent necessarily good, and those who lose games arent necessarily bad. Sure, there might be an inclination to not have them at No. As coordinator at Division II Albany (Ga.) State in 2017, his unit held opponents to an average of 287 yards per game. Turned down a Mountain West defensive coordinator job last year. But that is not the program Jimbo Fisher inherited in 2010. Had two All-Conference USA honorable mention selections in his first season at Louisiana Tech (Smoke Harris and Cee Jay Powell). By Anthony Treash. Walter Camp, Yale (1888-92 . Has been the lead recruiter on six on the 18 players that FSU has committed in its 2022 recruiting class, including four four-star recruits. Wide receiver from Crawford, Mississippi, USA. Received inquiries about at least a few Power 5 defensive line coach openings this offseason and turned down a job offer from a Big 12 program. Played a role in the Bulldogs ranking fourth in the SEC in total defense in 2020 (380.3 yards per game) after ranking 11th under the previous staff in 2019 (419.3 yards per game). Cortez Hankton, LSU -- $850,000+ 2. At Alabama, he worked with players such as 2018 first-round NFL draft pick Daron Payne and 2019 first-round selection Quinnen Williams. On Monday he will be coaching in the College Football Playoffs national championship game,. In 2019, Bowman helped Austin Peay win its first Ohio Valley Conference title since 1977. -- Gundy serves as Lincoln Riley's co-offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator in addition to coaching Oklahoma's inside receivers. 1. That kind of turnover played a role in the shakeups all over our list of 65 coaches, and this year we have six coaches cracking the top 25 for the first time. Justin Stepp, Arkansas -- $350,000, PREVIOUS INSTALLMENTS:Offensive line | Running backs | Tight ends |Defensive line | Linebackers |Defensive backs | Special teams. Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel. Played a big role behind the scenes last season at Ole Miss, contributing to a Rebels offense that ranked third nationally in total offense (555.5 yards per game) and seventh in passing offense (344.9 ypg). GIF ALT Robinsons 2020 defensive line helped the Aggies finish No. Limited Ads. In fact, McMillan and Allen are the only two coaches in the program's history who can boast such win totals. Has been a catalyst in Ohio State building whats regarded as the nations best wide receiver unit entering the 2021 season. Tyler Grisham, Clemson -- $450,000+15. He landed one of the. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. 11 in 2019 (467.5) to No. Was a four-year starter at safety for Auburn and a captain on the Tigers 2010 national championship team. Thats not good enough at Notre Dame. The Rich Brooks era was longer yet still just as painful. Was a two-time Doak Walker Award finalist as a running back at Michigan and finished his Wolverines career (2004-07) as the programs leading career rusher (5,040 yards). Bryan McClendon, Georgia -- $700,000+ 4. That includes Xavier Hutchinson, who emerged as a first-team all-conference player as a freshman under Scheelhaase in 2020. Imagine a world in which Kirby Smart is a two-time national champion, one where his team did not blow a 10-point lead to Alabama in the fourth quarter of the 2018 championship game and then a 14-point third-quarter lead in the SEC Championship the following year. You could almost pick anybody on the Bears ' fall camp roster at the receiver position to team up with Goodley (5-foot-10, 220 pounds) and Baylor. In the end, nearly everybody is angry. PFF's 2021 College Football Preview Magazine. Is the eldest son of Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz, who also has been a head coach at UConn (1994-98), East Carolina (2005-09) and USF (2010-12). Dameyune Craig, Texas A&M -- $675,0005. Prior to his first recruiting class in 2016, Oklahoma had not ranked in the top 10 in recruiting since 2010. Kelly has won 72% of his games with the Golden Domers to go along with an incredible four-year run at Cincinnati that saw him win 34 of 40 games, three years at Central Michigan where he produced the school's first double-digit-win season since 1979 and a 118-52-2 mark with Grand Valley State that culminated in two Division II Championship titles. As long as we're asking humans to complete this fundamentally thankless task, there's room at the table for people who really know ball. In his second season as the offensive coordinator at St. Ambrose (an NAIA school in Davenport, Iowa), Drinkalls offense ranked No. In July, he secured a commitment from four-star 2022 running back Nicholas Singleton, while also teaming with offensive line coach Phil Trautwein to land five-star 2023 offensive lineman Alex Birchmeier. He rushed for 1,125 yards during the Fighting Irishs run to the College Football Playoff last season. Dameyune Craig, Texas A&M -- $675,000 5. After feeling his way around early in his Bulls tenure, Leipold went 24-10 in his last three seasons before landing this Kansas job. Contributed to A&M improving from 29th nationally in total defense in 2019 to ninth in 2020. When Bud Wilkinson took over in Norman in 1947, the University of Oklahoma was still a stepping-stone destination for head coaches in college football. Dameyune Craig, Texas A&M -- $600,000 2. Also received interest for multiple NFL secondary coach openings. Here are the 25 best college football coaches in America heading into the 2022 season. 12) and punt-return defense (No. In 2021, he returns a team talented enough to win ISUs first conference title. Hes helped an offense that ranked 108th in the FBS in EPA per play over the last two Fedora years to a ninth-place finish over the past two seasons. Strange circumstances brought Martin and Malzahn together, but now the pair are united for a second time. That includes a 40-8 mark from 2015-18, the best four-year run in program history. Posted 130 catches in six NFL seasons, including 47 catches for 754 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie. -- Another notable name missing is Miami's Josh Gattis. After serving as a little-used backup in 2019, Bentley broke out in his first season under Samples and led the AAC with 913 rushing yards in 2020. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. (Running backs being the other.) In 2017, The Chanticleers ranked 71st in the FBS in EPA per play. Ja'Juan Seider, Penn State, Co-OC, running backs coach The South Florida native has been a candidate for a few Group of 5 jobs thanks to his reputation as a top position coach and one of the. Also received interest for multiple NFL job openings. Mario Williams Where he plays: USC 2021 stats: 35 rec, 380 yards, 4 TD Williams was a reliable fixture for Oklahoma a year. Coached Kareem Hunt, who ran for 1,475 yards at Toledo in 2016 before being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. 2. Viewed as a rising star inside the Ohio State building and outside of it as well. As always, stay tuned to The Scoop for the latest. The Blazers won Conference USA in. Roman Sapolu, Fresno State, O-line Coach/Run Game Coordinator (28): One of the best young offensive line coaches in college football, Sapolu earned a dual promotion this offseason to. David Johnson, Tennessee -- $505,000 4. At James Madison in 2019, Smith helped lead a defense that ranked No. One is five-star cornerback Travis Hunter, rated as the nations No. Has had a first-team All-Big Ten linebacker in each of his first two seasons at Ohio State Malik Harrison in 2019 and Pete Werner in 2020. Has secured commitments from five four-star recruits in the past two recruiting classes, including top-100 2022 prospect Derrick Moore. Josh Gattis, Michigan -- $900,000* 2. As a player, Simpson was a starting cornerback at South Alabama in 2010 and 11, when current UAB coach Bill Clark was the Jaguars defensive coordinator. Woodson, an ex-Ole Miss defensive back, also has the defensive pass game coordinator title at Florida State. Also is Boston Colleges defensive pass game coordinator. A 3-4 season in the Covid-shortened 2020 campaign put a slight damper on Fleck's progress, so 2021 is a big year for him. Monken has not only surpassed those seven wins four times in seven years but hes also added two double-digit winning seasons. Charges dropped against Georgia WR Rara Thomas, UCLA, Kelly agree to extension through 2027, Four Pac-12 programs renew contact with Big 12, NCAA committee approves new college football rules, Saban sounds off on proposed permanent opponents. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | And we have a history of Saban turning around other programs. NFL-style clock rules could come to college football, but the most extreme proposal will not. After a slow 4-8 start in his first year, Fickell is now 31-6 in the last three seasons, rivaling Brian Kellys 33-6 three-year stretch. Toledo had gone 6-5 in 1989 before Saban took over for one year and led them to 9-2. -- Ron Dugans signed a new deal in January; the $450,000 salary was his 2021 figure. Bob Davie and Tyrone Willingham then went on to win only 58% of their games combined before Charlie Weis five years produced a 56% win rate. Some value accomplishments on the field above all else, while others may give greater weight to recruiting prowess or the possibility of future success. Its hard to truly describe the offensive mess that Florida found itself in before Dan Mullen arrived in Gainesville. -- Coordinators (or co-coordinators) not included in this list (because they're coordinators or co-coordinators): Clemson's Jeff Scott ($1 million), Michigan's Josh Gattis ($900,000), Nebraska's Troy Walters ($700,000), South Carolina's Bryan McClendon ($675,000), Mississippi State's Luke Getsy ($600,000), Florida's Billy Gonzales ($577,000) and NC State's George McDonald ($368,000). Brown has since come back with a vengeance. The former Buffalo Bulls head coach is set to take over a program that has been a shambles since the end of the Mark Mangino era. After moving from the Mountain West to the Pac-12 and starting 18-19 over the first three years, the Utes now have won at least nine games in five of the last six seasons, not including the shortened 2020 season. In fact, it is a historically bad football program. In their history, Minnesota has only won more games in a season twice in 1903 and 1904. Based on that feedback, here are 50 coaches (including a few support staffers) you need to know entering the 2021 season. Ranking the 20 best head coaches in college football Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian against Arkansas at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday October 26, 2019. Does FSU or any ACC power actually have options. 9 in 2019 (184.2). The highest-paid quarterbacks coach in college football will make $8.05 million this year. Also has been contacted in recent years about NFL and SEC offensive line jobs. The Bulldogs were the only SEC team with multiple 50-plus-yard kick returns. Previously worked under Grinch at Washington State. Turned down a job offer from Michigan this offseason. Got his first FBS opportunity as a grad assistant at Alabama and consistently receives rave reviews from those who worked around him with the Crimson Tide. Regarded as one of the best kickoff-return and special teams coaches in the country. George McDonald, Illinois -- $550,000+11. Is a highly respected and connected figure in south Florida. Charlie Fisher, Arizona State -- $400,000 9. Kasey Dunn, Oklahoma State -- $800,000* 3. Fickells record would surely have him higher on this list if it weren't for the fact that the Bearcats program has been wildly successful over the last couple of decades. Brian Hartline, Ohio State -- $600,000+ 7. Junior Adams, Oregon -- $575,000+9. Produced a first-team All-AAC selection in his first season at Memphis (OBryan Goodson). Allen led the team to a 32nd-place finish in his one year as defensive coordinator in 2016 and sits at 28th over the last two seasons. Ryan Day has since named him the Buckeyes' full-time wideouts coach, but his salary is not yet public. Has coached 11 All-American offensive linemen throughout his career. The Chanticleers head coach goes into this season looking for a shot at back-to-back Sun Belt titles. 56 nationally in pass defense in 2019 (222.2 yards per game) to No. Kodi Burns, Auburn -- $350,000 10. 12-4. Under Cains watch, Oklahoma outside linebacker Nik Bonitto broke out as a second-team All-American in 2020 and enters this season as one of the nations top defensive players. Jay Johnson, Michigan State -- $1.35 million 2. section: | slug: ranking-the-top-25-power-five-college-football-coaches-entering-the-2022-season | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Holtz won 76% of his games in South Bend. Has coached so well since arriving at West Point in 2014, he has passed 2 other . Recent jobs: Rutgers (2020-present), Temple co-coordinator/cornerbacks coach (2019), Baylor assistant head coach/cornerbacks coach (2017-18), Temple associate head coach/secondary coach (2016) Was Greg Schiano's first hire for his Rutgers staff. Rejoined Will Healy in 2019 after one season at Minnesota. Was UCFs quarterbacks coach last season after working as an analyst in 2019. That's when Fleck headed to Minnesota to rebuild the Gophers. Red Blaik won 77% of his games as the head coach of Army during an 18-year stint that coincided with Army pulling in the best football players in the country because of war efforts. Highest-Paid OC/QB Coaches: 1. Turned down NFL job opportunities this past coaching cycle. Ole Miss, LSU and SMU competed for his services after the season before he ultimately decided to join Lane Kiffins staff at Ole Miss. Initially was hired by Healy at Chattanooga in 2009 and has worked for him every year since other than the one season at Minnesota. After going 3-9 in his first year as Iowa State head coach in 2016, Campbell has won 63% of his games in Ames, with three eight-plus-win seasons in his five years. Saban is now at 88%. That's largely due to the return of Jaxon Smith-Njigba,. Hankton netted a $300,000 raise to become the highest-paid wide receivers coach in the industry. Darrin Chiaverini, Colorado -- $400,000 7. Also coached an all-conference tight end during that 2018 season (Dylan Stapleton). Was looked at by Kentucky for its secondary coach opening this offseason. Has mentored a first- or second-team All-Big 12 selection each of his first three season with the Cyclones. #35 of 1,316. The defense has improved by leaps and bounds under Allen, who came to the school as a defensive coordinator in 2016. Was a reserve QB at Texas (2012-16) and played in 23 games as a snapper for field goals and extra points. Florida State offensive line coach Alex Atkins, Recent jobs: FSU (2020-present), Charlotte offensive coordinator (2019), Tulane offensive line coach (2016-18), Boston College defensive backs coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, Recent jobs: BC (2020-present), UMass defensive coordinator (2019), Maryland cornerbacks/defensive backs coach (2016-18), Alabama assistant director of player personnel/analyst (2014-15), Ohio State offensive quality control coach Keenan Bailey, Recent jobs: Ohio State quality control coach (2019-present), Ohio State offensive intern (2016-18), Houston running backs coach Marquel Blackwell, Recent jobs: Houston running backs coach (2020-present), Houston co-coordinator/quarterbacks coach (2019), West Virginia running backs coach (2018), Toledo running backs coach (2016-17), Marshall cornerbacks coach Dominique Bowman, Recent jobs: Marshall (2021), Austin Peay co-coordinator/secondary coach (2019-20), UT-Martin secondary coach/assistant head coach (2017-18), Mississippi State special teams coordinator/outside linebackers coach Matt Brock, Recent jobs: Mississippi State (2020-present), Washington State special teams coordinator/outside linebackers coach (2018-19), Bowling Green special teams/linebackers coach (2016-17), Texas Tech inside linebackers coach (2014-15), Recent jobs: Rutgers (2020-present), Temple co-coordinator/cornerbacks coach (2019), Baylor assistant head coach/cornerbacks coach (2017-18), Temple associate head coach/secondary coach (2016), James Madison special teams coordinator/tight ends coach Grant Cain, Recent jobs: James Madison (2019-present), Mercer special teams coordinator/inside linebackers coach (2013-18), Oklahoma outside linebackers/defensive ends coach Jamar Cain, Recent jobs: Oklahoma (2020-present), Arizona State defensive line coach (2019), Fresno State defensive line coach (2017-18), North Dakota State defensive ends coach (2014-16), Recent jobs: Oregon (2020-present), Minnesota cornerbacks coach (2019), Oregon defensive analyst (2018), Southern Utah defensive coordinator (2016-17), Vanderbilt defensive quality control coach (2013-15), Recent jobs: USC (2018-present), USC quality control assistant (2016-17), Alabama analyst (2014-15), Recent jobs: Army (2019-present), Kansas Wesleyan head coach (2014-18), St. Ambrose University offensive coordinator (2012-13), Recent jobs: Auburn (2021), Houston cornerbacks coach (2019-20), Louisiana cornerbacks coach (2018), Western Carolina outside linebackers coach (2016-17), Oklahoma tight ends/H-backs coach Joe Jon Finley, Recent jobs: Oklahoma (2021), Ole Miss tight ends coach/pass game coordinator (2020), Texas A&M tight ends coach (2019), Missouri tight ends coach (2016-18), Recent jobs: Texas (2021), Ole Miss special teams coordinator (2020), Houston special teams coordinator/nickel backs coach (2019), Georgia State cornerbacks coach (2018), Western Carolina secondary coach/defensive pass game coordinator (2016-17), Recent jobs: TCU safeties coach (2018-present), TCU cornerbacks coach (2015-17), TCU defensive graduate assistant (2012-14), Recent jobs: Liberty (2019-present), West Georgia offensive coordinator (2014-18), West Alabama offensive coordinator/offensive line coach (2008-13), Recent jobs: Tennessee (2021), UCF quarterbacks coach (2020), UCF offensive analyst (2019), Missouri analyst (2016), Georgia wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton, Recent jobs: Georgia (2018-present), Vanderbilt wide receivers coach (2015-17), Dartmouth wide receivers coach (2012-14), UCF co-offensive coordinator/running backs coach Tim Harris, Recent jobs: UCF (2021), FIU running backs coach (2015-20), Recent jobs: Washington secondary coach (2020-present), Washington assistant defensive backs coach (2018-19), San Jose State secondary coach (2016-17), Dixie State secondary coach (2015), Recent jobs: Michigan (2021), Indiana running backs coach (2017-20), Syracuse running backs coach (2016), Western Michigan running backs coach (2014-15), Ohio State wide receivers coach Brian Hartline, Recent jobs: Ohio State wide receivers coach (2018-present), Ohio State graduate assistant (2017), Louisiana Tech inside wide receivers coach Trey Holtz, Recent jobs: Louisiana Tech (2020-present), Ohio State graduate assistant (2017-19), Indianapolis Colts offensive quality control coach Jerrod Johnson, Recent jobs: Colts (2019-present), Houston St. Thomas High offensive coordinator (2017-18), UCF co-coordinator/quarterbacks coach G.J. john mcliam little house on the prairie, why did my emojis disappear on android,
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