College Football Coach Rankings 2026: 11-25
From legends who've become institutions to up-and-coming superstars with the world there for the taking, these are the 15 coaches who are among the very best, but slightly below the current elite.All of them have won big things, but each is missing something. Can he win the really big games? ...
The 2026 College Football Coach Rankings released by CFN rank the top 25 head coaches in the country, placing 11 of them in the bottom of the list. Army head coach Jeff Monken, sitting at number 10, has proven his consistency in winning at the challenging Army program. Iowa's Kirk Ferentz, ranked 24th, has been with the Hawkeyes since 1999 and is one of only a handful of coaches with over 100 career FBS wins.
Navy's Brian Newberry, ranked 69th, has had a strong run with the Midshipmen, making two straight bowl victories over Army. TCU's Sonny Dykes, ranked 27th, has led the Horned Frogs to six winning seasons in seven years, a national championship appearance, and three seasons with nine or more wins. Florida's Jon Sumrall, ranked 34th at Tulane, has won three conference titles and a CFP berth in four seasons.
Utah's Kyle Whittingham, ranked 12th at Utah, has been very successful for a long time and is in position to win a national title. Texas A&M's Mike Elko, ranked 40th, got the Aggies to the College Football Playoff in his second year, and has a 11-2 record in his first two seasons. Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, ranked 13th, is a rising star who could become a superstar, while BYU's Kalani Sitake, ranked 30th, has won 23 games in the last two years and has four ten-win seasons in the last six.
Penn State's Matt Campbell, ranked 17th at Iowa State, has been a consistent winner and a program-changer, while Miami's Mario Cristobal, ranked 22nd, has improved the team's national relevance.
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