While most eyes are on the FBS college football coaches, the FCS has their own group of innovators at the position. Some are waiting for their shot at the next level, while others, such as Monmouth’s Kevin Callahan and Marists’ Jim Parady, have held their throne for over 30 years.
Here’s a list of all the current FCS college football head coaches, listed out by conference and in alphabetical order.
Current FCS College Football Coaches
ASUN
- Scotty Walden
- Team: Austin Peay Governors
- Years: 3
- Nathan Brown
- Team: Central Arkansas Bears
- Years: 5
- Walt Wells
- Team: Eastern Kentucky Colonels
- Years: 3
- Rich Rodriquez
- Team: Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- Years: 1
- Brian Bohannon
- Team: Kennesaw State Owls
- Years: 8
- Brent Dearmon
- Team: North Alabama Lions
- Years: 0
Big Sky
- Paul Wulff
- Team: Cal Poly Mustangs
- Years: 0
- Aaron Best
- Team: Eastern Washington Eagles
- Years: 6
- Jason Eck
- Team: Idaho Vandals
- Years: 1
- Cody Hawkins
- Team: Idaho State Bengals
- Years: 0
- Bobby Hauck
- Team: Montana Grizzlies
- Years: 5
- Brent Vigen
- Team: Montana State Bobcats
- Years: 2
- Chris Ball
- Team: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
- Years: 4
- Ed Lamb
- Team: Northern Colorado Bears
- Years: 0
- Bruce Barnum
- Team: Portland State Vikings
- Years: 8
- VACANT
- Team: Sacramento State Hornets
- Years: 0
- Dan Hawkins
- Team: UC Davis Aggies
- Years: 6
- VACANT
- Team: Weber State Wildcats
- Years: 0
Big South
- Chris Merritt
- Team: Bryant Bulldogs
- Years: 4
- Mike Minter
- Team: Campbell Fighting Camels
- Years:10
- Gabe Giardina
- Team: Charleston Southern Buccaneers
- Years: 0
- Tre Lamb
- Team: Gardner-Webb Bulldogs
- Years: 3
- Sam Washington
- Team: North Carolina A&T Aggies
- Years: 5
- Bernard Clark
- Team: Robert Morris Colonials
- Years: 5
CAA
- Greg Gattuso
- Team: Albany Great Danes
- Years: 9
- Ryan Carty
- Team: Delaware Blue Hens
- Years: 1
- Tony Trisciani
- Team: Elon Phoenix
- Years: 4
- Robert Prunty
- Team: Hampton Pirates
- Years: 5
- Jordan Stevens
- Team: Maine Black Bears
- Years: 1
- Kevin Callahan
- Team: Monmouth Hawks
- Years: 30
- Ricky Santos
- Team: New Hampshire Wildcats
- Years: 1
- Jim Fleming
- Team: Rhode Island Rams
- Years: 9
- Russ Huesman
- Team: Richmond Spiders
- Years: 6
- Chuck Priore
- Team: Stony Brook Seawolves
- Years: 17
- VACANT
- Team: Towson Tigers
- Years: N/A
- Mark Ferrante
- Team: Villanova Wildcats
- Years: 6
- Mike London
- Team: William & Mary Tribe
- Years: 4
Ivy League
- James Perry
- Team: Brown Bears
- Years: 4
- Al Bagnoli
- Team: Columbia Lions
- Years: 8
- David Archer
- Team: Cornell Big Red
- Years: 10
- Buddy Teevens
- Team: Dartmouth Big Green
- Years: 18
- Tim Murphy
- Team: Harvard Crimson
- Years: 29
- Ray Priore
- Team: Pennsylvania Quakers
- Years: 8
- Bob Surace
- Team: Princeton Tigers
- Years: 13
- Tony Reno
- Team: Yale Bulldogs
- Years: 11
MEAC
- VACANT
- Team: Delaware State Hornets
- Years: N/A
- Larry Scott
- Team: Howard Bison
- Years: 3
- Damon Wilson
- Team: Morgan State Bears
- Years: 1
- Dawson Odums
- Team: Norfolk State Spartans
- Years: 2
- Trei Oliver
- Team: North Carolina Central Eagles
- Years: 4
- Oliver Pough
- Team: South Carolina State Bulldogs
- Years: 21
MVFC
- Brock Spack
- Team: Illinois State Redbirds
- Years: 12
- Curt Mallory
- Team: Indiana State Sycamores
- Years: 6
- Bobby Petrino
- Team: Missouri State Bears
- Years: 3
- Mark Farley
- Team: Northern Iowa Panthers
- Years: 22
- Kyle Schweigert
- Team: North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- Years: 9
- Matt Entz
- Team: North Dakota State Bison
- Years: 4
- Bob Nielson
- Team: South Dakota Coyotes
- Years: 7
- John Stiegelmeier
- Team: South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- Years: 25
- Nick Hill
- Team: Southern Illinois Salukis
- Years: 7
- Myers Hendrickson
- Team: Western Illinois Leathernecks
- Years: 1
- Doug Phillips
- Team: Youngstown State Penguins
- Years: 3
NEC
- VACANT
- Team: Central Connecticut Blue Devils
- Years: N/A
- Jerry Schmitt
- Team: Duquesne Dukes
- Years: 15
- Ron Cooper
- Team: Long Island University Sharks
- Years: 1
- Dan Curran
- Team: Merrimack Warriors
- Years: 10
- Mark Nofri
- Team: Sacred Heart Pioneers
- Years: 11
- Eli Gardner
- Team: Stonehill Skyhawks
- Years: 7
- Chris Villarrial
- Team: St. Francis (PA) Red Flash
- Years: 14
- Tom Massella
- Team: Wagner Seahawks
- Years: 3
OVC
- Chris Wilkerson
- Team: Eastern Illinois Panthers
- Years: 1
- Jed Stugart
- Team: Lindenwood Lions
- Years: 6
- Dean Hood
- Team: Murray State Racers
- Years: 3
- Tom Matukewicz
- Team: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
- Years: 9
- Eddie George
- Team: Tennessee State Tigers
- Years: 2
- Dewayne Alexander
- Team: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- Years: 5
- Jason Simpson
- Team: UT Martin Skyhawks
- Years: 17
Patriot
- Dave Cecchini
- Team: Bucknell Bison
- Years: 4
- Stan Dakosty
- Team: Colgate Raiders
- Years: 2
- Joe Conlin
- Team: Fordham Rams
- Years: 5
- Rob Sgarlata
- Team: Georgetown Hoyas
- Years: 9
- Bob Chesney
- Team: Holy Cross Crusaders
- Years: 5
- John Troxell
- Team: Lafayette Leopards
- Years: 1
- VACANT
- Team: Lehigh Mountain Hawks
- Years: N/A
Pioneer
- Mike Uremovich
- Team: Butler Bulldogs
- Team: 1
- Scott Abell
- Team: Davidson Wildcats
- Years: 5
- Trevor Andrews
- Team: Dayton Flyers
- Years: 0
- Todd Stepsis
- Team: Drake Bulldogs
- Years: 4
- Jim Parady
- Team: Marist Red Foxes
- Years: 31
- Rob Tenyer
- Team: Morehead State Eagles
- Years: 10
- Steve Englehart
- Team: Presbyterian Blue Hose
- Years: 1
- Dale Lindsey
- Team: San Diego Toreros
- Years: 10
- Glenn Caruso
- Team: St. Thomas – Minnesota Tommies
- Years: 15
- Brian Young
- Team: Stetson Hatters
- Years: 2
- Landon Fox
- Team: Valparaiso Beacons
- Years: 4
SoCon
- Rusty Wright
- Team: Chattanooga Mocs
- Years: 4
- George Quarles
- Team: East Tennessee State Buccaneers
- Years: 1
- Clay Hendrix
- Team: Furman Paladins
- Years: 6
- Drew Cronic
- Team: Mercer Bears
- Years: 3
- Chris Hatcher
- Team: Samford Bulldogs
- Years: 8
- VACANT
- Team: The Citadel Bulldogs
- Years: 0
- Danny Rocco
- Team: VMI Keydets
- Years: 0
- Kerwin Bell
- Team: Western Carolina Catamounts
- Years: 2
- Shawn Watson
- Team: Wofford Terriers
- Years: 1
Southland
- Braxton Harris
- Team: Houston Christian Huskies
- Years: 0
- VACANT
- Team: Incarnate Word Cardinals
- Years: N/A
- Pete Rossomando
- Team: Lamar Cardinals
- Years: 0
- Gary Goff
- Team: McNeese Cowboys
- Years: 1
- Tim Rebowe
- Team: Nicholls Colonels
- Years: 8
- Brad Laird
- Team: Northwestern State Demons
- Years: 5
- Frank Scelfo
- Team: SE Louisiana Lions
- Years: 5
- Clint Dolezel
- Team: Texas A&M-Commerce Lions
- Years: 0
SWAC
- Connell Maynor
- Team: Alabama A&M Bulldogs
- Years: 5
- Eddie Robinson
- Team: Alabama State Hornets
- Years: 1
- Fred McNair
- Team: Alcorn State Braves
- Years: 7
- VACANT
- Team: Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
- Years: 0
- VACANT
- Team: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
- Years: 0
- Willie Simmons
- Team: Florida A&M Rattlers
- Years: 5
- Hue Jackson
- Team: Grambling Tigers
- Years: 1
- T.C. Taylor
- Team: Jackson State Tigers
- Years: 0
- VACANT
- Team: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
- Years: N/A
- Bubba McDowell
- Team: Prairie View A&M Panthers
- Years: 1
- Eric Dooley
- Team: Southern Jaguars
- Years: 1
- Clarence McKinney
- Team: Texas Southern Tigers
- Years: 4
WAC
- Keith Patterson
- Team: Abilene Christian Wildcats
- Years: 1
- K.C. Keeler
- Team: Sam Houston Bearkats
- Years: 9
- DeLane Fitzgerald
- Team: Southern Utah Thunderbirds
- Years: 1
- Colby Carthel
- Team: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
- Years: 4
- Todd Whitten
- Team: Tarleton Texans
- Years: 7
- Paul Peterson
- Team: Utah Tech Trailblazers
- Years: 4
