CBS CFB Coach Rankings

[Mavric]

We treated it just like we would a top 25 poll with five voters turning in separate ballots including all 65 coaches (the 64 in Power Five conferences plus Brian Kelly of Notre Dame). Those votes were compiled into one final poll.

Once the question was posed to our five voters, the new question became, "What makes one coach better than the other?" Well, there were no set guidelines for any of us to follow. Whether you wanted to rank coaches based on what they've accomplished already, what you think they could accomplish, or by height, it was your call.

Each of our five voters (Dennis Dodd, Ben Kercheval, Chip Patterson, Barton Simmons and me, Tom Fornelli) were free to rank them based on whatever criteria he felt to be most important.

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38 Cornhuskers

Mike Riley (43): There was a marked improvement in Riley's second season in Lincoln, as the Huskers went from 6-7 in Year 1 to 9-4. It was Riley's first nine-win season since 2012, and only his third since 2008. Another step forward and I wouldn't be surprised to see him pushing into the top 25 next year.

 

[StPaulHusker]

I won't argue Riley's spot on this list. But i will argue other coaches spots.

Tom Herman, Willie Taggart, and PJ Fleck have never coached in a Power 5 conference. They shouldn't be ranked ahead of anyone who has.

Will Muschamp sucked so bad at his first P5 job that he was fired. That should make you ranked lower for your next one.

Hugh Freeze is under investigation for cheating. That should dock him a lot

Judging by this list, Pat Fitzgerald is in the Top 25. He has 5 non-winning seasons in 11 at NW. That is not worthy of a high ranking like that.

 

[Red Five]

Lists like this are dumb and just off season fodder to get clicks.

In reality, the list is:

1) Nick Saban

2) Urban Meyer

3 through whatever: everyone else

 

[StPaulHusker]

Lists like this are dumb and just off season fodder to get clicks.

In reality, the list is:

1) Nick Saban

2) Urban Meyer

3 through whatever: everyone else

I think Dabo Swinney at 3 is worthy of separation from the rest. And possibly Jimbo Fisher at 4. Then everybody else

 

[Toe]

Hugh Freeze is under investigation for cheating. That should dock him a lot

Or at least put an asterisk next to him.

I think Dabo Swinney at 3 is worthy of separation from the rest. And possibly Jimbo Fisher at 4. Then everybody else

Meh, we'll see how Dabo does post-Watson.

 

[Huskers44]

Hugh Freeze is under investigation for cheating. That should dock him a lot

Or at least put an asterisk next to him.

I think Dabo Swinney at 3 is worthy of separation from the rest. And possibly Jimbo Fisher at 4. Then everybody else

Meh, we'll see how Dabo does post-Watson.

he did well before him.

 

[ScottyIce]

Hugh Freeze is under investigation for cheating. That should dock him a lot

Or at least put an asterisk next to him.

I think Dabo Swinney at 3 is worthy of separation from the rest. And possibly Jimbo Fisher at 4. Then everybody else

Meh, we'll see how Dabo does post-Watson.

Agreed. Dabo was fantastic with a great College QB. Let's see how he does, I'm intrigued.

 

[lo country]

Lists like this are dumb and just off season fodder to get clicks.

In reality, the list is:

1) Nick Saban

2) Urban Meyer

3 through whatever: everyone else

I think Dabo Swinney at 3 is worthy of separation from the rest. And possibly Jimbo Fisher at 4. Then everybody else

Thats an honest and accurate top 4. Can't argue the results on the field...