Joe Paterno has been the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions football team since 1966 (at this point he is on completed 44 seasons.) I can't think of anyone whose been a head coach longer
1. Steve Spurrier
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No
Urban Meyer for one.
As of October 2023, there are numerous active Division I NCAA football coaches across various conferences. Notable figures include Nick Saban at Alabama, Dabo Swinney at Clemson, and Kirby Smart at Georgia, among others. Each of these coaches has achieved significant success, including national championships and conference titles. The coaching landscape is dynamic, with changes occurring frequently due to hiring, firing, and retirements.
that would be Alabama
Three
Alabama
Nick Saban at LSU and Alabama is one
Duke blue devils
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Charlie Weis did not play football past the High School level. He is atypical amongst NCAA coaches because of this.