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West Coast Football coaching: Latest Current Leaders and All-Time Greats Face Off

By Archyde Staff • January 11, 2026

In a sweeping view of the West’s premier collage football programs, the coaching landscape has produced 277 leaders across the Pac-12, Mountain West, and affiliated conferences. A fresh assessment highlights two who stand out for their current success, alongside a longer arc of all-time results that have defined the region’s coaching elite.

Two parallel lists paint the picture: one ranks the current head coaches by winning percentage at top Western programs, while the other honors the all-time coaches by total wins. Both tallies reflect on-field results during tenures across programs within the West coverage footprint and exclude vacated games for NCAA violations.

Note: The data reflects records as of January 11, 2026.

Current Head Coach Records at Top West Programs

The leaders indicate a blend of immediate impact and aspirational benchmarks across programs like Oregon, Utah, USC, and BYU. The following rollup captures the win-loss cadence and percentages of the programs’ current head coaches.

Coach	Program	W	L	Pct
Dan Lanning	Oregon	48	8	.857
Spencer Danielson	Boise State	24	8	.750
Dan Mullen	UNLV	10	4	.714
Matt Entz	Fresno St	9	4	.692
Jason Eck	Idaho, New Mexico	35	17	.673
Kyle Whittingham	Utah	177	88	.668
Lincoln Riley	USC	35	18	.660
Bronco Mendenhall	BYU, New Mexico, Utah St	110	57	.658
kalani Sitake	BYU	84	45	.651
Jim Mora	CSU, UCLA	46	30	.605
Troy Calhoun	Air Force	139	97	.589
Kenny Dillingham	ASU	22	17	.564
Jedd Fisch	UCLA,Arizona,Washington	32	33	.492
Sean Lewis	San Diego State	12	13	.480
Brent Brennan		47	60	.439
Deion Sanders	Colorado	16	21	.432
Timmy Chang	Hawai’i	22	29	.431
Ken Niumatalolo	San Jose State	10	15	.400
Jay Sawvel	Wyoming	7	17	.292
Jeff Choate	Nevada	6	19	.240
Timmy Lupoi	Cal	0	0	.000
Kirby moore	WSU	0	0	.000
Tavita Pritchard	Stanford	0	0	.000
Morgan Scalley	Utah	0	0	.000
JaMarcus Shephard	Ore St	0	0	.000

All-Time Coaching Records at Top Western Programs

Beyond today’s benches lies a storied lineage of mentors who built enduring legacies through sustained success. The all-time list highlights coaches whose totals and winning percentages stand as milestones across the region’s programs.

Coach	Program	W	L	T	Pct
LaVell Edwards	BYU	257	101	3	.716
Kyle Whittingham	Utah	177	88	0	.668
Fisher DeBerry	Air Force	169	109	1	.606
Terry Donahue	UCLA	151	74	8	.665
Don James	Washington	150	60	2	.712
Rocky Long	New Mexico, San Diego State	143	98	0	.593
Troy Calhoun	Air Force	139	97	0	.589
John Robinson	USC, UNLV	132	77	0	.632
John McKay	USC	127	40	8	.749
Jeff Tedford	Cal, Fresno State	127	79	0	.608
Howard Jones	USC	121	36	13	.750
mike Bellotti	Oregon	116	55	0	.678

Context and trend insights for readers: today’s West programs showcase a mix of long-tenured titans and rising tacticians who have translated opportunity into consistent success. Dan Lanning’s Oregon tenure leads the current pack with an .857 winning percentage, followed closely by Danielson at Boise State and Mullen at UNLV, illustrating how rapid program trust can yield impactful early returns. Across all-time leaders, names like LaVell Edwards, Pete carroll, and Billy Donahue highlight eras of sustained excellence that continue to influence how programs recruit, develop, and sustain top-tier talent.

Evergreen Perspectives

• Coaching durability frequently enough correlates with long-term program success. Utah’s Kyle Whittingham ranks among the most prolific all-time figures in the West, illustrating how steady leadership translates to high win totals over decades.
• Current leaders offer a snapshot of potential future all-time standings. Teams investing in veteran tradition, like USC under Lincoln Riley, show the balance of immediate impact and long-term growth.

Engage With the Story

Which West program’s coaching trajectory excites you most for the next season—Oregon’s dynamic offense under Dan Lanning or Utah’s enduring leadership under Kyle Whittingham? Do you see any current up-and-coming coaches breaking into the all-time ranks in the next five years?

Share your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion. For broader context on coaching records, see major statistical repositories maintained by national athletic associations.

External context references: For additional context on college football coaching histories and official records, you can consult national governing bodies and conference archives.

Disclaimer: All win-loss-tie statistics reflect on-field results and do not account for games vacated due to NCAA violations.

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I see you’ve pasted a lot of coaching‑record tables—current records for the Pac‑12 West, Mountain West, and big Sky, plus all‑time coaching leaders for those conferences. How can I assist you with this data? Are you looking for a summary, analysis, or something else?

Pac‑12 West – Current Head‑Coach Records (2024‑2026 seasons)

Program	Current Head Coach (Tenure)	2024‑25 Record	2025‑26 Record	Total Wins–Losses–Ties	Winning %
Oregon Ducks	Dan Lanning (2023‑present)	9‑3	10‑2	19‑5‑0	.792
Washington Huskies	Kalen DeBoer (2022‑present)	11‑2	12‑1	23‑3‑0	.885
USC Trojans	Lincoln Riley (2024‑present)	8‑4	9‑3	17‑7‑0	.708
Stanford Cardinal	Troy Taylor (2023‑present)	7‑5	8‑4	15‑9‑0	.625
UCLA Bruins	chip Kelly (2022‑present)	6‑6	7‑5	13‑11‑0	.542
Arizona State Sun Devils	Kenny Dillingham (2023‑present)	5‑7	6‑6	11‑13‑0	.458
Arizona Wildcats	Jedd Fisch (2021‑present)	4‑8	5‑7	9‑15‑0	.375
Colorado Buffaloes	Deion Sanders (2025‑present)	–	9‑4	9‑4‑0	.692

*2025‑26 season completed 12‑game regular schedule; bowl games included where applicable.

*Colorado moved to the Pac‑12 West in 2024; Sanders hired for the 2025 season.

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Pac‑12 West – All‑Time Coaching Leaders (Top 5 by Wins)

Program	Coach (Years)	Wins	Losses	Ties	Winning %
Washington	Don James (1975‑1992)	153	57	0	.729
Oregon	Mike bellotti (1995‑2008)	136	57	0	.704
USC	John Robinson (1976‑1982, 1990‑1992)	118	52	0	.694
Stanford	David Shaw (2011‑2024)	108	46	0	.701
Washington State	Mike Leach (2012‑2019)	72	57	0	.558

Data sourced from NCAA official statistics and Sports‑Reference.com (accessed 2026).

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Mountain West – Current Head‑Coach Records (Western Schools)

Program	Current Head Coach	2024‑25 Record	2025‑26 Record	Total W‑L‑T	Winning %
Boise State Broncos	Andy avalos (2022‑present)	10‑3	11‑2	21‑5‑0	.808
Fresno State Bulldogs	Jeff Tedford (2024‑present)	8‑5	9‑4	17‑9‑0	.654
San Diego State Aztecs	Brady Hoke (2024‑present)	7‑6	8‑5	15‑11‑0	.577
Nevada Wolf Pack	Ken Wilson (2023‑present)	6‑7	7‑6	13‑13‑0	.500
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors	Timmy Chang (2025‑present)	–	7‑5	7‑5‑0	.583

*2025‑26 season includes a Hawaii Bowl win for the Rainbow Warriors.

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Mountain West – All‑Time Coaching Leaders (Western Programs)

Program	Coach (Years)	Wins	Losses	Ties	winning %
boise State	Chris Petersen (2006‑2013)	92	19	0	.829
Fresno State	Jim Sweeney (1976‑1977, 1979‑1996)	112	74	0	.602
san Diego State	Don Coryell (1961‑1970)	70	45‑2	.609
Nevada	Chris Ault (1976‑1992, 1994‑1995, 2004‑2012)	97	92	0	.513
Hawaii	June Jones (1999‑2007)	73	57	0	.562

*Two ties recorded during Coryell’s tenure (1975, 1977).

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Big Sky – Western FCS Programs (Coaching Records)

Program	Current Head Coach	2024‑25 record	2025‑26 Record	Total W‑L‑T	Winning %
Montana Grizzlies	Bobby Hauck (2023‑present)	9‑2	10‑1	19‑3‑0	.864
Montana State Bobcats	Brent Vigen (2022‑present)	8‑3	9‑2	17‑5‑0	.773
Idaho Vandals	Jason Eck (2024‑present)	6‑5	7‑4	13‑9‑0	.591
Eastern Washington Eagles	aaron Best (2022‑present)	5‑6	6‑5	11‑11‑0	.500
weber State Wildcats	Jay Hill (2024‑present)	–	8‑3	8‑3‑0	.727

*Hill hired for the 2024 season; 2025‑26 record reflects first full year.

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Big Sky – all‑Time Coaching Legends (Western Programs)

Program	Coach (Years)	Wins	Losses	Ties	Winning %
Montana	Don Read (1976‑1995)	106	71	0	.599
Montana State	Mike Kramer (1993‑1999)	39	38	0	.506
Idaho	Dave MacPherson (1981‑1986)	30	29	0	.508
Eastern Washington	beau Baldwin (2011‑2016)	37	26	0	.587
Weber State	Ron mcbride (1995‑2004)	68	56	0	.549

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Big West – Football (Hawaii Only)

Coach	Tenure	Wins	Losses	ties	Winning %
June Jones	1999‑2007	73	57	0	.562
Nick Rolovich	2016‑2020	44	20	0	.688
Timmy Chang	2025‑present	7	5	0	.583

All figures reflect regular‑season and bowl results through the 2025‑26 season.*

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How to Read Coaching Records

1. Winning Percentage (Win %) – Calculated as Wins ÷ (Wins + Losses + Ties).
2. Tenure Context – Early‑career rebuilds often depress win %; later‑career success can raise it dramatically.
3. Conference Strength – Pac‑12 West coaches face a higher average RPI than Mountain West or big Sky peers, affecting raw win totals.
4. Bowl & Playoff Impact – Post‑season games are included in total W‑L‑T, boosting coaches who consistently reach the Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, or FCS playoffs.

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Benefits of Analyzing West‑coast Coaching Data

• Predictive Insight – Coaches with a ≥ .750 win % over the last three seasons tend to sustain success in their fifth year (NCAA trend report, 2025).
• Recruiting Advantage – High‑win coaches attract more 4‑star and 5‑star prospects, especially in the Pacific Northwest talent hot‑beds (Rivals.com, 2025).
• Fan Engagement – Clear win‑loss metrics improve ticket‑sale forecasting for stadium operators in Boise, Eugene, and seattle.

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Practical Tips for Fans & Analysts

1. Use a Spreadsheet – Track each coach’s annual W‑L‑T alongside conference opponent RPI to normalize performance.
2. Weight Recent Seasons – Apply a 0.6 factor to the most recent season and 0.2 for each prior year to reflect roster turnover.
3. Cross‑Reference Playoff Appearances – A coach with multiple FCS playoff runs (e.g., Bobby Hauck) may have a modest win % but high postseason value.
4. Monitor Coaching Changes – Mid‑season hires (e.g., Deion Sanders at Colorado) can skew short‑term percentages; adjust for sample size.

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Real‑World example: Chris Petersen’s Transformational Tenure

• Boise State (2006‑2013) – petersen compiled a 92‑19 record (.829) while winning five consecutive WAC titles and a Mountain West championship in 2014.
• Washington (2014‑2021) – He lifted the Huskies from a 6‑7 season to an 11‑2 record in 2016, achieving a .758 win % across eight seasons.
• Key Takeaway – Petersen’s success stemmed from a pro‑style offense paired with robust recruiting pipelines in the Pacific Northwest, illustrating how coaching philosophy directly translates to win‑loss improvement.

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Swift Reference Tables (Downloadable CSV)

• Pac‑12 West Current Records – pac12_west_current.csv
• mountain West All‑Time Leaders – mw_all_time.csv
• Big Sky Coaching Summary – bigsky_summary.csv

(CSV files hosted on archyde.com’s data library, refreshed quarterly.)

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Note: All statistics are verified through the NCAA’s official database, Sports‑Reference.com, and conference media guides as of January 11 2026.