College football coach rankings: How each coach in bottom 10 can elevate their stock in 2024 season

CBS Sports revealed the first half of its 2024 coach rankings Tuesday, leaving one group of program leaders with the dubious distinction of bottom 10. That list includes three of the four first-time coaches, as expected. It also features familiar names like former Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott and longtime coach Scott Satterfield. 

Colorado coach Deion Sanders is the biggest name by far in the bottom 10 after an encouraging 3-0 start with the Buffs careened into a 1-8 conference slate. He actually moved down from his 2023 debut at No. 55. Purdue coach Ryan Walters also moved down from his debut slot, while Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea backslid seven spots back into the bottom 10. 

Out of the bottom 10 coaches in the 2023 rankings, three are no longer with their programs: Zach Arnett (fired), Tom Allen (fired) and Jeff Hafley (left for an NFL assistant job). Four coaches remain in the group: Troy Taylor, Ryan Walters, Kenny Dillingham and Tony Elliott. 

Every coach on this list should look no further than Jedd Fisch for inspiration. Fisch led Arizona to a 10-win season and jumped 30 spots in the rankings. With so many new coaches on the board, a major leap is absolutely possible. Here’s how we evaluate each bottom 10 coach’s chances of rising in 2025. 

68. DeShaun Foster, UCLA

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Foster was easily the least credentialed new hire by a power conference school this cycle, but there’s context. UCLA was forced into a coaching search late in the cycle after Chip Kelly surprisingly left to take over as offensive coordinator at Ohio State. Foster has a deep history with the program, dating back to a 2001 All-American season with 1,109 yards rushing in just eight games.

How he can rise: There’s…

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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah

Publish date : 2024-05-14 18:10:02

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