Top HC records against AP/CFP ranked Top 5 teams in their 1st 5 seasons:

Pete Carroll 6-2

Kalen Deboer 6-3

Bob Stoops 5-3

Lincoln Riley 4-3

Darryl K. Royal 3-3-1

Bobby Bowden 2-2

Kirby Smart 3-4

Lou Holtz 3-5

R.C. Slocum 2-4

Dan Lanning 2-4

Marcus Freeman 2-4

Nick Saban 2-6

Ryan Day 2-7

Mack Brown 1-3

Dabo Swinney 1-3

Joe Paterno 1-3-1

Lane Kiffin 1-4

Brian Kelly 1-5

Brent Venables 1-5

James Franklin 1-8

Jim Harbaugh 0-7

Like they say, “Winning is hard” especially in the SEC. I have full confidence in Steve Sarkisian and his ability to get over the hump. He’s been mentored by great coaches, builds a great culture, and has a clear vision for his team. Building a Championship Team takes time and he has the ability, skills, knowledge, work ethic and most of all the talent needed to do it. Keep grinding, keep the faith, and good things will come.

Great perspective! Awesome stat!

1 hour ago, Titus78616 said:

Great perspective! Awesome stat!

Thanks! I could have added more like Steve Spurrier (0-3) and Urban Meyer (1-2). I know there are more great coaches from the past and present but just want to give people some perspective on things. 

Edited November 17, 2025Nov 17 by Tito Bonilla