13. Josh Heupel, Tennessee
Last season’s standings: n°19
Career coaching file: 65-23 (37-15 in Tennessee)
What has changed: Josh Heupel rises in the updated rankings after leading the Vols to their first playoff berth, even though the 2024 version of Tennessee is not considered by man to be the best team he had in Knoxville.
12. Kenny Dillingham, Arizona State
Last season’s standings: N / A
Career coaching file: 14-12
What has changed: Yes, there is a strong recency bias here. But after going from 3-9 to 11 wins, a conference championship and a playoff berth with the Sun Devils, the argument for inclusion in the top 15 is valid.
11. Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss
Last season’s standings: n°9
Career coaching file: 105-52 (44-18 at Ole Miss)
What has changed: Failure to launch is the phrase that comes to mind for the Rebels, who produced another double-digit winning season under Kiffin and failed in their quest to make the expanded playoffs. Blame the losses Kentucky And Florida for this despite having the most talented roster in program history.
