Fresno State coaches history
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Win % | Best season | Best final AP rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Entz | 2025-2026 | 2 | 13-5 | .722 | 9-4 (2025) | Not ranked |
| Tim Skipper | 2024 | 1 | 6-7 | .462 | 6-7 (2024) | Not ranked |
| Jeff Tedford | 2017-2023 | 5 | 45-22 | .672 | 12-2 (2018) | No. 24 (2022) |
| Lee Marks | 2021 | 1 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 1-0 (2021) | Not ranked |
| Kalen DeBoer | 2020-2021 | 2 | 12-6 | .667 | 9-3 (2021) | Not ranked |
| Eric Kiesau | 2016 | 1 | 0-4 | .000 | 0-4 (2016) | Not ranked |
| Tim DeRuyter | 2012-2016 | 5 | 30-30 | .500 | 11-2 (2013) | Not ranked |
| Pat Hill | 1997-2011 | 15 | 112-80 | .583 | 11-3 (2001) | No. 22 (2004) |
| Jim Sweeney | 1976-1996 | 19 | 143-75-3 | .654 | 11-0-1 (1985) | No. 24 (1992) |
| Bob Padilla | 1978-1979 | 2 | 7-15 | .318 | 4-7 (1979) | Not ranked |
| J.R. Boone | 1973-1975 | 3 | 10-24 | .294 | 5-7 (1974) | Not ranked |
| Darryl Rogers | 1969-1972 | 4 | 26-17-1 | .602 | 8-4 (1970) | Not ranked |
Head coaches from CollegeFootballData coach records, interim coaches included as their own line. The current season's record comes from this season's results.
Every Fresno State head coach on record since 1969: the years each one led the program, the record, win percentage and best season, with Jim Sweeney the winningest at 143 wins. For year-by-year results, see the Fresno State record by year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Fresno State head coach?
Matt Entz, head coach since 2025, with a 13-5 record.
Who is the winningest coach in Fresno State history?
Jim Sweeney, 143 wins (143-75-3) from 1976-1996.
How many head coaches has Fresno State had?
12 head coaches on record since 1969, interim coaches included.
Who coached Fresno State the longest?
Jim Sweeney, 19 seasons (1976-1996).
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