Ranking The 25 Best College Football Head Coaches

25. Mark Stoops — Kentucky

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Kentucky is no longer just known for basketball — and Mark Stoops is the primary reason why. Using his extensive recruiting ties in both Florida and Ohio, he’s built a very strong roster in Lexington. The Wildcats have eight bowl appearances with Stoops as the head coach — including two 10-win seasons. Considering the history of the program, and the fact they play in the SEC, this is essentially unheard of.