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Indiana Coach Dethrones Georgia's Smart
10 Jun
Summary
- Curt Cignetti named top coach after leading Indiana to a perfect season.
- Georgia's Kirby Smart drops to No. 2 after two seasons at the top.
- Rankings consider overall record, current school record, and three-year performance.
Curt Cignetti, head coach of Indiana, has ascended to the top spot in the annual coach rankings. This elevation follows his success in leading the Hoosiers to a perfect 16-0 season in 2025. He unseats Georgia's Kirby Smart, who held the No. 1 position for the previous two seasons.
The evaluation methodology for these rankings incorporates a coach's overall record, their tenure at their current institution, and a three-year performance assessment. Career achievements and program expectations also factor into the determination.
Notably, several coaches have made significant moves in the rankings. Nine of the top 25 coaches participated in the recent College Football Playoff. Mike Elko of Texas A&M, Joey McGuire of Texas Tech, and Brent Venables of Oklahoma are among those who have entered the top 25.
Conversely, some coaches experienced substantial drops. Bill O'Brien and Bill Belichick both fell more than 30 spots. Eric Morris of Oklahoma State made the most significant upward movement, climbing over 40 spots.
