Lonnie Galloway, North Carolina -- $440,000+19. There are a whole lot of top teams that could've used some wide receiver help through the transfer portal last year - looking your way, Alabama . 1. Derrick Nix, Ole Miss -- $500,000+11. Fisher quickly got the program back on track, though, winning 78% of his games and bringing home a National Championship. Had a second-team All-Sun Belt cornerback last season in his first year at Georgia State (Quavian White). In 2021, he returns a team talented enough to win ISUs first conference title. 1 recruiter in the country in 2020 and is No. Was a quarterback at Oklahoma (2006-08) when Heupel was the Sooners quarterbacks coach, then got his start in coaching under Heupel as a support staffer at Oklahoma from 2009-14. Assuming 2020 was just a blip and not the beginning of a downward trend, Franklin has proven himself to be one of the top coaches in college football. When Ed Orgeron was fired and the staff was changed over, LSU paid a premium to pluck Cortez Hankton, still buzzed from the championship champagne, away from Georgia. In the past two years, Colbert has produced four all-conference wide receivers, a Biletnikoff Award finalist (Michael Pittman in 2019) and two top-four-round draft picks (2021 fourth-round pick Amon-Ra St. Brown and Pittman, a 2020 second-round selection). Brian Hartline, Ohio State -- $600,000+ 7. Whether it was nobody crashing and burning or soaring higher than ever -- or none of our voters wanting to take anything that happened during a pandemic season too seriously -- things remained largely the same. Has coached so well since arriving at West Point in 2014, he has passed 2 other . In the 10 years leading up to the longtime head coach, the team had only won 55% of their games. Was promoted to run game coordinator for the Nittany Lions in 2020. 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. In the end, nearly everybody is angry. Bill Clark, UAB He's amid one of the most underrated coaching jobs in this generation of college football, leading UAB back from the brink of extinction. He's led the program to four national championship games and two national Championship wins, a feat very few would have imagined all those years ago. From 2016 to the present day, this is the No. Darrin Chiaverini, Colorado -- $400,000 7. The future looks bright, as well, as they currently sit 24th on PFF's preseason ELO rankings. Limited Ads. 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. Darrin Chiaverini, Colorado -- $400,000 7. The move to UCF reconnected him with Gus Malzahn, who was his quarterback coach at Tulsa in 2008. Matt Simon, Minnesota -- $395,00023. Worked at West Georgia with three other current Flames coaches (defensive coordinator Scott Symons, defensive line coach Josh Aldridge and cornerbacks coach Rickey Hunley). We must start with Franklin's time at Vanderbilt, where his 18-8 record in 2012 and 2013 is the best two-year mark since the 1920s. 2 nationally in total offense each of the past two seasons. 2 out of ranking fatigue, but this is their rightful spot. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. 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. That includes Xavier Hutchinson, who emerged as a first-team all-conference player as a freshman under Scheelhaase in 2020. 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). Among them were sacks per game (2.2) and tackles for loss per game (8.0). Has been Georgias pass game coordinator since 2019. Previously assisted in the development of Molden, McDuffie and others as the Huskies assistant defensive backs coach. 1 offense in college football by far. Cortez Hankton, Georgia -- $550,000+ 6. Well, volatility will always play a role in the process because our group of voters, consisting of writers from both CBS Sports and 247Sports, aren't given a set of guidelines to follow. Has been working up at the college level since 2015 after two jobs as a high school coach. As a new season approaches, let's take a moment to compare Saban's accomplishments -- and those of other active coaches -- to the best of college football's modern times. On this list for a second time, Duggan coached two of the ACC's best linebackers during his debut season with Boston College. According to Football Scoop, that man is Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver coach Cortez Hankton. How did they climb so high, so quickly? Produced 48 all-conference players during his seven seasons as an offensive coordinator at West Georgia and West Alabama, including two All-American offensive linemen at West Georgia (Harley Vaughan and Austin Kastl). Scheelhaase was promoted to run game coordinator after last season. Has had six of his defensive backs selected during the past three NFL drafts, including Asante Samuel in the second round of the 2021 draft. In 2019, Bowman helped Austin Peay win its first Ohio Valley Conference title since 1977. Has been interviewed for multiple FBS head-coach openings, including South Alabama this past cycle. If this were 2013, when Mack Brown was hobbling to the end of his very successful stint as the head coach of Texas, theres no way he would be this high. Shifted to wide receivers coach at USC in 2019 after spending 2018 as the Trojans tight ends coach. The belief is that it wont be long before Bailey gets a big-time assistant job, whether its at Ohio State or elsewhere. Is a former Sooners player (2000-01) and the younger brother of Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom. We just rank coaches from 1-65 using any criteria we choose to follow, and then we see the results. Was part of helping Liberty go 10-1 in 2020. But instead of kicking him to the curb, the program stayed with him and has gone 23-14 in the last three years, the team's best three-year stint since the mid-1970s. One of the best WR in college football history is Torry Holt. While Williams salary numbers arent public, a source told On3 that Williams is the highest-paid non-coordinator in the nation. Arrived at Army as a quality control coach, then was promoted last year to tight ends coach. He then led Waynesboro Area (Pa.) to a share of the league title a year after finishing 0-10. 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. Was a fourth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft and played seven seasons in the NFL. 1 in Conference USA in sacks and tackles for loss last season. Has secured commitments from five four-star recruits in the past two recruiting classes, including top-100 2022 prospect Derrick Moore. There were also multiple Power Five programs (one in the Big 12 and one in the Pac-12) that inquired with Johnson about quarterbacks coach jobs this past cycle. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports. Led by Etheridge and coordinator Derek Mason, the Tigers are expected to have one of the better secondaries in the SEC this season. 9), punt-return average (No. Their rushing efficiency stands out for a program like this theyre 14th in the Power Five in EPA per rush over the last three seasons, a mightily impressive figure. The QBE coaching staff over the years has included former D1 QB coach & Offensive Coordinator Brandon Doman, 10 year NFL QB Koy Detmer, Canadian . He'll earn $250,000 in 2022, per the 2-year deal he signed upon joining the Wolverine staff from Michigan's West Bloomfield High School. Was his fathers offensive coordinator at Miami Booker T. Washington from 2009-13 and then served as the teams coach in 2014 before being hired at FIU. A 2004 second-round pick of the Carolina Panthers. Franklin has performed just as well with the Nittany Lions. Brian Hartline, Ohio State -- $600,000+7. One is five-star cornerback Travis Hunter, rated as the nations No. Was part of an Indiana staff that transformed the Hoosiers program from 23 losing records in a 24-year period to back-to-back winning seasons in 2019 and 20, including a 6-1 mark in Big Ten play last fall. Cale Gundy, Oklahoma -- $580,000+ 6. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Was an FCS All-American linebacker at Stony Brook as a player (2006-10) and was named to the Big South Conference All-Decade Team. Has a twin brother, Kelsey, whos also an up-and-coming coach. That includes a 40-8 mark from 2015-18, the best four-year run in program history. Was UCFs quarterbacks coach last season after working as an analyst in 2019. Holt was a great receiver for the Wolfpack. Promoted to defensive pass game coordinator earlier this year. 9 in 2019 (184.2). The best record over that timeframe stands at a meager 3-9. Also is a respected special teams coordinator. 2. Ranked as the No. 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. 1 because the turnaround he pulled with this Clemson program is almost unheard of. Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian against Arkansas at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday October 26, 2019. Another Trojans cornerback, Olaijah Griffin, finished with the third-highest Pro Football Focus grade for 2020 among Pac-12 corners. Has helped Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright develop into a first-team All-Pac 12 selection and a projected early-round 2022 NFL Draft pick. Helped Houston go from No. 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. That's right, Day has . Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 53.6 percent of their passes vs. TCU during that span. That came after Powledges 2019 return man at Louisiana (Raymond Calais) earned first-team all-conference honors and led the Sun Belt in kick-return average. Cale Gundy, Oklahoma -- $610,000+ 7. Abdul-Rahim was contacted about a Power 5 defensive coordinator job and at least one SEC secondary coach opening this past cycle. Ranked as the sixth-best recruiter in the Pac-12 for the 2021 recruiting cycle. The Cougars also were first in the AAC in kick-return defense and net punting. 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). 2017 New England Patriots (QB Coach/O-Cord) 13-3 Lost Super Bowl 52 to PHI. David Johnson, Tennessee -- $505,000 4. We are now in Position 8 of 9 in our series examining the highest-paid position coaches in college football, and for just the second time we've found a position where the low end does not hit the $400,000 mark. Cale Gundy, Oklahoma -- $535,000 3. The feel in the coaching world is that Odom likely would be a top contender for the Oklahoma coordinator job if Alex Grinch leaves for a head-coaching opportunity. 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. His rsum includes a successful run as an FCS coach, time as an FBS offensive coordinator and now SEC experience with a coach known for putting up big offensive numbers. 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. Was contacted by Boise State about a job with a bigger title this past coaching cycle. It feels so long ago now, but Clemsoning was a real thing, and the program could never get over the hump. Cale Gundy, Oklahoma -- $610,000+7. UAB has finished in the top-10 nationally in total defense in each of Simpsons two seasons as cornerbacks coach. The defense has improved by leaps and bounds under Allen, who came to the school as a defensive coordinator in 2016. Under Halzle, UCF QB Dillon Gabriel led the nation in passing yards per game (357.0) last season. Northwestern is not a historically good football program. His current wide receiver corps includes two players who have developed into 2022 NFL Draft prospects. Tettleton, a former record-setting quarterback at Ohio (2009-13) and the son of former major league catcher Mickey Tettleton, was hired as the Bobcats running backs coach in late July. Was one of the lead recruiters on nine BC signees, including four-star cornerback Clinton Burton. Under West, Alex Highsmith ranked in the top five nationally in sacks and tackles for loss in 2019. 9 nationally in rushing offense (252.2 yards per game). Also has been contacted in recent years about NFL and SEC offensive line jobs. But those were the high points until Monken turned the program around. 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. Helped BCs defense improve by an average of 71 yards per game against conference opponents in 2020 (from 494 yards per game under the previous staff in 2019 to 422.8 yards per game last season). Turned down an NFL linebackers coach job and an SEC defensive run game coordinator opportunity this past cycle. 5. Thomas Stidham and Jim . To help develop Drake Maye and the Heels' quarterbacks, Mack Brown is bringing in one of the NFL's most accomplished quarterbacks coaches. In fact, McMillan and Allen are the only two coaches in the program's history who can boast such win totals. #625 of 880. 11 in the AAC in total defense in 2018 (496.8 yards per game) and No. And Penn States 4-5 season in 2020 is the only reason why hes as low on this rankings list, as he went an astounding 42-11 from 2016 to 2019. 1 in the Pac-12 last season (184.9 yards per game). Jerry Rice. As coordinator at Division II Albany (Ga.) State in 2017, his unit held opponents to an average of 287 yards per game. Founded in 2009 by Dustin Smith and Ty Detmer. Age: 60. Whereas Nick Saban will always be Alabama's defensive backs coach in a wink-wink way, Lincoln Riley is actually Oklahoma's quarterbacks coach -- it says so right there on his bio. Is assisting with Ohio States quarterbacks after previously working with Brian Hartline and the Buckeyes wide receivers unit. In his first season as Washingtons defensive backs coach, Harris was part of the Huskies improving from No. Hicks, who committed to the Buckeyes in May. -- Equally worth of mentioning: Alabama does not have a wide receivers coach as of this moment. Has worked with coaches such as Syracuse coach Dino Babers, Orange offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert and Kent State coach Sean Lewis. Its always difficult to examine coaches through the prism of wins, losses and efficiency rankings. Kelsey is in his first season an offensive analyst at Tennessee after a year as the wide receivers coach and pass game coordinator at Gardner-Webb. 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. They have played in 10 under Fitzgerald. Under Brock in 2019, Washington State ranked first in the Pac-12 in field goal percentage (95.2) as well as second in punt-return average and kick-return defense. Washington, who has known Ohio State coach Ryan Day since they were together at Boston College in 2003 and 04, joined the Buckeyes staff after Day became coach. The Western Michigan program was trending way down when Fleck took over the program in 2013. New hire replaces Marc Vottler following Vottler's hiring at Ohio State. It feels like a long time ago, but Notre Dame had fallen on hard times after the dominant Lou Holtz era that spanned the late 80s and early 90s. Torry Holt had a great NFL career with the St. Louis Rams. Georgias defense had fallen to 13th in expected points added (EPA) allowed per play in the two years before Kirbys arrival, but hes since straightened that out. Has received interest for both college and NFL jobs in recent years, including from Notre Dame in 2019. 2019 New England Patriots (O-Cord & QB Coach) 2018 New England Patriots (O-Cord & QB Coach) 8-3. In his second season as the offensive coordinator at St. Ambrose (an NAIA school in Davenport, Iowa), Drinkalls offense ranked No. Kodi Burns, Auburn -- $350,000 10. In fact, it is a historically bad football program. Was a four-year starter at quarterback at Illinois (2010-13) and ranks seventh in Big Ten history in career total yardage (10,634 yards). In fact, at $350,000, we've now found the low end of the high end among FBS position coaches. But Saban is still No. Aided by Gonzales and his group, TCU has finished No. Was promoted earlier this year to associate head coach. Cains 2019 James Madison special teams unit ranked No. Brocks special teams unit at Bowling Green in 2017 ranked in the top 20 nationally in kick-return defense (No. That's largely due to the return of Jaxon Smith-Njigba,. Has been one of the lead recruiters on eight top-50 overall recruits that Ohio State has landed in its past three classes, including two quarterbacks and three five-star wide receivers. As a player, Wright was an All-American defensive lineman at Texas and was one of the leaders of the Longhorns 2005 national championship team. 2 ranking nationally from USA Today and was a finalist for U.S. Army All-American National Coach of the Year. Brennan Marion is one of the bright young minds in college football. By Anthony Treash. Under Woodson at Auburn, Noah Igbinoghene developed into a first-round pick at cornerback after. After a 9-4 2008 season, Bill Cubits Broncos fell to 22-27 over the next four years. The program had won at least nine games in seven of eight seasons from 2007 to 2014 but had fallen by the end of the Tuberville years. Three of the coaches in last season's the top 25 lost their jobs following the 2021 season, including a top-10 coach in Dan Mullen and another who won a national title in 2019, Ed Orgeron. Just look at his top two wide receivers heading into the 2021 season. Brantley came to play for the Hurricanes after being a 3-star recruit by 247 Sports out of Miami (Fla.) Northwestern. Justin Stepp, South Carolina -- $475,00015. Hall) was a three-time finalist for FCS Defensive Player of the Year. Based on that feedback, here are 50 coaches (including a few support staffers) you need to know entering the 2021 season. Already has worked in a few Power 5 conferences and has coordinator experience at the FCS level (Southern Utah). Was under consideration for the Marshall coaching job before the hire of Charles Huff. His move to rival Oregon was profitable for him and for his replacement, JaMarcus Shepard. Zach has been FootballScoop's national columnist since 2012. -- 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). Caleb Carbine worked previously with Gerad Parker at West Virginia. He likely got more than that to leave for Miami. Florida coach Dan Mullen fought hard to keep him. Not a single Indiana coach won more than 50% of his games since Bo McMillins run between 1934 and 1947. Rushing was contacted about several jobs this past cycle, including Alabama and Georgia, but decided to remain with A&M. Has received NFL interest each of the past two years. Also received interest for multiple NFL secondary coach openings. Syndication Montgomery By Seth Galina Jul 7, 2021 A former NFL receiver who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2003-06. 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). It is unheard of to have back-to-back nine-win seasons at Vanderbilt, and the program quickly fell off when Franklin left for Penn State. Also is Boston Colleges defensive pass game coordinator. (Obviously, Gattis is also an offensive coordinator.) Is seen in the coaching world as someone who will be a coordinator in the near future. Under Gideon, Houston ranked No. 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. Kentucky welcomed Stoops in 2013 but won just 12 games in three seasons. Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater was already somewhat of a national power at that level when Leipold took over the team in 2007, but his 109-6 record with the team is still truly remarkable. And this is precisely why Dabo could be seen as more successful than Saban the Clemson program is not an important program in college footballs history, unlike the Crimson Tide. His 64 catches led the Big 12. Riley was hired as the Sooners' offensive coordinator in 2015, and East Carolina fell to 65th in EPA per play while Oklahoma rose to ninth. Michigan replaced Gattis by moving Ron Bellamy from safeties to wide receivers. Brennan Marion, Pitt WR coach. Also has worked and learned under Billy Napier at Louisiana, one of the nations top up-and-coming head coaches. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. With free agency around the corner, players rated how teams treated them off the field: for better or for worse. Under Williams, USC allowed just 216.3 passing yards per game last season, its lowest number since 2013. 25. We also shouldnt forget his sterling 60% win rate as head coach of Mississippi State, where he took over a program that had only gone 21-38 in the five previous years under Sylvester Croom. Such is the all-encompassing importance of the quarterback position. 1. Josh McDaniels Coaching Rsum. At Sam Houston State, one of Wrights linemen (P.J. Since 2006, theyve had five. Meanwhile, Brown was 5 of 9 for 55.6%, 35 yards, 1 touchdown . In his first, he took Vallejo (Calif.) St. Patrick-St. Vincent to the playoffs in 2013 a year after the team finished 1-9. Toledo had gone 6-5 in 1989 before Saban took over for one year and led them to 9-2. Played three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. Dameyune Craig, Texas A&M -- $600,000 2. -- Brian Hartline made $105,000 as Ohio State's interim wide receivers coach in 2018. Also received interest for the Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach opening. Cortez Hankton, LSU -- $850,000+ 2. Theyve won 21 games in 11 years. 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. They improved that ranking to 40th in 2018, 41st in 2019 and 14th last season. Just as importantly if not more Army had lost a record 12 straight to eternal rival Navy before Monken arrived. Jay Johnson, Michigan State -- $1.35 million 2. An ex-Stanford and NFL defensive back who won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006. Because of his achievements with the Seminoles team of Florida State University, Bobby Bowden is one of the most famous and greatest college coaches of all time. Dabo has lifted whatever Clemsoning curse was put on the Tigers and has won 81% of his games so far. Flying above or below program expectations was the most important point when putting this list together. 1 nationally in blocked kicks (six) and blocked punts (five) in 2019. They ranked 108th in the FBS in EPA per play over 2014 and 2015. 51 nationally in pass defense the year before his arrival (212.4 yards per game) to No. That netted him a $185,000 raise from what he earned at Oregon. Has been contacted about at least a couple of coordinator opportunities the past few years. Other college support staffers or NFL staffers who received votes: Stephen Adegoke (Michigan); Max Bullough (Alabama); Jamar Chaney (Mississippi State); Steve Cooper (Nebraska); Zachary Crabtree (Oklahoma State); Ty Darlington (Oklahoma); Jon DeCoster (Cleveland Browns); Ross Douglas (New England Patriots); Declan Doyle (New Orleans Saints); Will Johnson (Oklahoma); Conner McQueen (Oklahoma); Nick Perry (Atlanta Falcons); Ryan Osborn (Michigan); Effrem Reed (Michigan State); Ronnie Regula (Miami); Zac Robinson (Los Angeles Rams); Spencer Whipple (Arizona Cardinals); Nick Williams (Texas A&M). Led Mercers 2018 special teams operation to four top-12 rankings in the FCS net punting (No. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. To replace Hankton, Georgia recalled Bryan McClendon, a former Bulldog wide receiver and a former Bulldog running backs coach, to coach his old position at his alma mater. Ole Miss, LSU and SMU competed for his services after the season before he ultimately decided to join Lane Kiffins staff at Ole Miss. Was a four-year starter at safety for Auburn and a captain on the Tigers 2010 national championship team. Steve Spurrier, Jr., Mississippi State -- $390,000+, -- Notable names missing: Ike Hilliard (Auburn), Keary Colbert (Florida), Jacob Peeler (Missouri), Fontel Mines (Virginia Tech), Brennan Marion (Texas), Taylor Stubblefield (Penn State), Adam Henry (Indiana), Garrick McGee (Purdue), Joel Filani (Washington State). Monken has not only surpassed those seven wins four times in seven years but hes also added two double-digit winning seasons. Billy Gonzales, Florida -- $632,000+ 5.
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