Big 12 Coaches Rankings for 2025

The Big 12 Conference is packed with talented coaches, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a breakdown of the top coaches in the conference:

Top 5 Coaches

– 1. Matt Campbell, Iowa State: Campbell has consistently delivered impressive results, including an 11-win season and a Big 12 title game appearance. His ability to coach against top teams and develop talent makes him a top contender.
– 2. Kyle Whittingham, Utah: With a rich history of success, Whittingham has led Utah to consecutive Pac-12 championships. His experience and winning record make him a formidable coach.
– 3. Chris Klieman, Kansas State: Klieman has built a strong program at Kansas State, winning a Big 12 championship and consistently delivering winning seasons. His ability to adapt and develop talent is impressive.
– 4. Lance Leipold, Kansas: Leipold has turned around Kansas’ program, leading them to a winning season and building a strong foundation for future success.
– 5. Kenny Dillingham, Arizona State: Dillingham’s impressive performance in his second season, including a Big 12 championship appearance, has catapulted him to the top ranks. His ability to recruit and develop talent is undeniable ¹ ².

Rising Stars

– Deion Sanders, Colorado: Sanders has brought excitement and success to Colorado, leading them to a nine-win season and developing a strong recruiting pipeline.
– Kalani Sitake, BYU: Sitake has consistently delivered winning seasons and built a strong program at BYU. His ability to adapt and develop talent is impressive.
– Joey McGuire, Texas Tech: McGuire has shown steady improvement, leading Texas Tech to winning seasons and building a strong foundation for future success.

Experienced Coaches

– Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State: Gundy has a rich history of success, with a 169-88 record and three Big 12 Coach of the Year awards. His experience and ability to develop talent are undeniable.
– Sonny Dykes, TCU: Dykes has led TCU to a national title game appearance and consistently delivers winning seasons. His ability to adapt and develop talent is impressive.
– Dave Aranda, Baylor: Aranda has shown flashes of brilliance, leading Baylor to a Big 12 championship and developing a strong defensive unit ¹ ².