Has been a catalyst in Ohio State building whats regarded as the nations best wide receiver unit entering the 2021 season. Was promoted to run game coordinator for the Nittany Lions in 2020. 2016 New England Patriots (QB Coach/O-Cord) 14-2 Won Super Bowl 51 over ATL. 13 nationally and No. (Running backs being the other.) He was Auburns recruiting coordinator in 2019 in addition to being the Tigers secondary coach. But, as we'll explain below, there are reasons for that. Was Greg Schianos first hire for his Rutgers staff. Also is a respected special teams coordinator. Arrived at Army as a quality control coach, then was promoted last year to tight ends coach. 20). George McDonald, Illinois -- $550,000+11. 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. A note: We limited the list to coaches under 45 and did not include anyone who is already an offensive or defensive co-coordinator at the Power 5 level, which is why you wont see guys such as Glenn Schumann (Georgia), Jon Sumrall (Kentucky) or Brian Williams (Maryland) despite their names coming up several times during the information-gathering process. Based on that feedback, here are 50 coaches (including a few support staffers) you need to know entering the 2021 season. That came after East Carolina broke multiple records in 2018 with Wright, including the AAC record for tackles for loss in a game (15) and the conference record for tackles for loss in a season (105). From Yale's Walter Camp to Alabama's Nick Saban, here are eight whose innovations or achievements have significantly impacted the sport over the past 15 decades. 1. And thats what makes Allens tenure so impressive. 9), punt-return average (No. 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. 5. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. The highest-paid quarterbacks coaches in college football: 2022 edition 2 nationally in total offense each of the past two seasons. While playing in eight games for Miami last season, he caught four passes for . From high school to college, Bowden remained loyal to football. Taylor, who was promoted to run game coordinator for Notre Dame last year, was looked at during the South Alabama and Buffalo coaching searches. For what it's worth, Gattis made $525,000 while coaching the Crimson Tide's wide receivers in 2018. 12), pass efficiency defense (No. Interviewed for the Boston College coaching job two years ago and turned down the Tennessee coordinator job this past cycle. Was a high school head coach at Friendship College Academy in Washington, D.C., for 10 seasons (2004-13). Another Trojans cornerback, Olaijah Griffin, finished with the third-highest Pro Football Focus grade for 2020 among Pac-12 corners. 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. 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). Brennan Marion is one of the bright young minds in college football. Regarded as one of the best kickoff-return and special teams coaches in the country. The Heupel-led staff felt like they uncovered a diamond in the rough when they initially hired Merritt at UCF. 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. (Part one in the series was on Group of 5 and FCS head coaches; part two was on nine non-Power 5 coordinators you need to know.). Has been contacted about at least a couple of coordinator opportunities the past few years. Brian Hartline, Ohio State -- $600,000+7. Hankton netted a $300,000 raise to become the highest-paid wide receivers coach in the industry. 8 College Football Coaches Who Changed the Game - HISTORY PFF's 2021 College Football Preview Magazine. Has coached multiple all-conference and future NFL running backs, including Miles Sanders at Penn State and Charles Sims and Wendell Smallwood at West Virginia. From 1953 (when they joined the Big Ten) to 2006, they had two finishes in the AP Top 25. Zach has been FootballScoop's national columnist since 2012. Brian Hartline, Ohio State wide receivers coach: A young coach with NFL pedigree that's just getting going in the college game, Hartline looks like a rising star. College Football Transfer Portal 2023 Rankings: 15 Best Wide Receivers 1 recruiter in the country in 2020 and is No. Billy Gonzales, Florida -- $632,000+ 5. The QBE coaching staff over the years has included former D1 QB coach & Offensive Coordinator Brandon Doman, 10 year NFL QB Koy Detmer, Canadian . section: | slug: ranking-the-top-25-power-five-college-football-coaches-entering-the-2022-season | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Currently ranked among the nation's top 15 recruiters for the 2022 recruiting class. Interviewed for the Alabama running backs coach opening this past coaching cycle. Has been Georgias pass game coordinator since 2019. 8 in 2019. In 2019, Pro Football Focus two highest-graded safeties were from Gonzales group Moehrig and ArDarius Washington. 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. Also received interest for multiple NFL job openings. Finished his career with 344 catches, two 1,000-yard seasons and 14 career touchdowns. Mario Williams Where he plays: USC 2021 stats: 35 rec, 380 yards, 4 TD Williams was a reliable fixture for Oklahoma a year. The first three used the Bearcats as a stepping stone for Power Five jobs, but Fickell has outlasted each of them and now goes into his fifth season. Also received interest for the Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach opening. 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. Limited Ads. Highest-Paid OC/QB Coaches: 1. He won six national championships. 2 ranking nationally from USA Today and was a finalist for U.S. Army All-American National Coach of the Year. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports. After a decent 7-7 start in 2018, the team is 21-4 over the last two seasons. 1 nationally (both FBS and FCS) with nine blocked kicks and set a Colonial Athletic Association record with 27 made field goals by Ethan Ratke. GIF ALT Led a special teams unit that ranked second in the SEC in kick-return average (28.0). Volatility was profitable for college football's elite wide receivers coaches in 2021. In 2019, Bowman helped Austin Peay win its first Ohio Valley Conference title since 1977. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. nine non-Power 5 coordinators you need to know. Williams coached Chris Steele to second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2020. -- Another notable name missing is Miami's Josh Gattis. 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. Was set to be FIUs offensive coordinator this season but decided to join Gus Malzahns staff at UCF. Interviewed for the job as the Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach before the Eagles hired Florida offensive coordinator Brian Johnson. Volatility is a hazard of the coaching business. The highest-paid wide receivers coaches in college football Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 53.6 percent of their passes vs. TCU during that span. 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. Boston College is expected to hire former Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads, sources told FootballScoop on Friday. 12) and punt-return defense (No. The way hes been able to develop linemen at the FCS level and now at the Power 5 level speaks for itself.. Dameyune Craig, Texas A&M -- $600,000 2. In 2021, he returns a team talented enough to win ISUs first conference title. Also was Indianas associate head coach last year. We might forget that Urban Meyer served as Utah's head coach for only two seasons, and while he may have started the Utes down this track, Whittingham has sustained a level of success the school has never even come close to enjoying before. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. He went on to be selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. 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). College football recruiting: Ranking the top 10 recruiters that hauled Special teams coordinators, in theory, coach nearly every player on the roster, and they're responsible for all 11 players on the field at a given time. 1 in the Pac-12 last season (184.9 yards per game). Ryan Day (42), Ohio State 23-2 (.920) in two-plus seasons: You know, 23-2 isn't a bad way to start a head coaching career, especially when the two losses are in the CFP. How did they climb so high, so quickly? Led by Wright and his group, UTSA ranked No. The Blazers also have been in the top 10 nationally in pass defense each of the past two seasons No. Was brought to Ohio State by former Buckeyes and current Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer, who remains high on Bailey. Currently ranked among the nations top 15 recruiters for the 2022 recruiting class. At Alabama, he worked with players such as 2018 first-round NFL draft pick Daron Payne and 2019 first-round selection Quinnen Williams. Under Gideon, Houston ranked No. Brennan Marion, Pitt WR coach. Mario Cristobal continues to replenish the Hurricanes' staff. These college football head coach rankings are a shoutout to the underdog and the unwanted, a chance to recognize those who might not be in the national spotlight but deserve their moment for clawing their programs up from the depths and steering it toward a new, compelling future. Helped Iowa State compile a top-10 ranking in 2020 along with a Fiesta Bowl win over Oregon. 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. Saban landed at LSU in 2000 and awoke the sleeping Cajun giant, compiling a 48-15 record and a National Championship in five years. 22. Thomas Cahill enjoyed mild success in the mid-1960s, going 23-7. Nate Scheelhassee, Iowa State -- $500,000+14. Josh McDaniels Coaching Rsum. Woodson, an ex-Ole Miss defensive back, also has the defensive pass game coordinator title at Florida State. 1 or No. Also has been contacted in recent years about NFL and SEC offensive line jobs. Justin Stepp, South Carolina -- $475,00015. Was a four-year starter at safety for Texas (2008-11) and a two-time captain. Junior Adams, Oregon -- $575,000+9. 14) and interceptions (No. Played three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. 3 nationally in rush defense. Tyler Grisham, Clemson -- $450,000+15. Coastal Carolina has only graced the FBS for four years, but it has improved every season, culminating in a ludicrous 11-1 record last fall thanks to a full-scale offensive transformation. Dabo has lifted whatever Clemsoning curse was put on the Tigers and has won 81% of his games so far. Since 2006, theyve had five. Ranked as the No. FSU has gone 14-20 in that period. Was promoted to associate head coach after last season. Age: 60. (McClendon was set to follow Mario Cristobal to Miami before returning to Athens.). Has been working up at the college level since 2015 after two jobs as a high school coach. Miami Hurricanes Passing Statistics Must Improve, Starting with Spring Darrin Chiaverini, Colorado -- $400,000 7. 1 nationally in blocked kicks (six) and blocked punts (five) in 2019. He interviewed for the South Alabama head coach job this past cycle and has interviewed for NFL wide receivers coach openings with the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers. Holtz won 76% of his games in South Bend. 4 in NAIA in scoring, total offense and passing offense. Helped Rutgers tie for second in the Big Ten with 19 takeaways last season,almost double what the Scarlet Knights tallied in 2019 (10) despite playing four fewer games. Contributed to Southern Utah winning the Big Sky championship in 2017 with a defense that forced 29 turnovers and ranked third in the conference in scoring defense.