When ranking the coaches of the Big 12, it’s important to consider three main factors. First, the overall success of an individual coach’s career. Second, how they’ve been doing over the past few seasons and in the Big 12 Conference as opposed to possibly 10-15 years ago and in maybe even another division. And finally, how they are expected to do this season.
A coach who is poised to take his team to the College Football Playoff this year will be higher than a coach who won a different conference’s championship years ago.
With these factors in mind, here's how we view the coaching hierarchy in the Big 12 Conference entering 2025.