Curt Cignetti ranks No. 1 among college football coaches for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:11 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Curt Cignetti leads the rankings of college football coaches for the 2026 season after guiding Indiana to a perfect 16-0 record in 2025. Georgia's Kirby Smart drops to No. 2 after two seasons at the top. Significant shifts include Mike Elko rising to No. 12 and Bill Belichick falling to No. 56. The rankings consider each coach's overall performance, current school record, and recent accomplishments. This annual review reflects shifts and trends in college coaching amid ongoing evaluations of team performances across the league.
- •Curt Cignetti ranked No. 1 after 16-0 season with Indiana
- •Kirby Smart drops to No. 2 after previous top finishes
- •Mike Elko rises to No. 12 in rankings
- •Bill Belichick falls significantly in the list
- •Rankings assess multi-year performance and career achievements
- 12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking college football coaches 1-138 for 2026 season
"There was a shakeup at the top, and some other well-known coaches made some big moves up (Mike Elko) and down (Bill Belichick).
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