Top College Football and Men’s Basketball Coach Tandems for 2024

College athletic departments across the nation have seen shifts in coaching dynamics with legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Nick Saban retiring, leaving room for rising stars to make their mark in both football and basketball.

In the current landscape, the combination of football coach Leipold and basketball coach Self at Kansas is seen as the top coaching duo, with Self’s standout record in basketball and Leipold’s rapid turnaround of the Kansas football program.

While Kentucky has a solid claim to the top spot, recent performance dips have seen Stoops and Calipari slightly lower in the ranking. However, their extensive coaching resumes speak volumes, with Stoops’ success at Kentucky unmatched in program history.

Alabama, once a mainstay at the top, sees DeBoer leading Washington football with remarkable success, paired with Oats‘ accomplishments in basketball despite recent challenges.

North Carolina boasts a mix of veteran and up-and-coming coaches with Brown‘s illustrious career in football and Davis‘ quick rise in basketball, reinvigorating the UNC program.

Michigan State‘s coaching combo of Izzo and Smith brings a blend of experience and fresh energy, with Smith already showing promise after a successful run at Oregon State.

Oregon’s coaching team of Altman and Lanning represents a perfect mix of talent and drive, with both coaches making significant impacts in their respective fields at the university.

Tennessee‘s combination of Barnes and Heupel showcases a coach with a long history of winning in Barnes, paired with Heupel’s remarkable achievements in football and his swift impact at Tennessee.

Managing to steer Houston to incredible success, Sampson stands strong beside Fritz, who’s marked his career with impressive wins at various levels, proving to be a coaching force to be reckoned with.

With Otzelberger’s quick turnaround at Iowa State’s basketball program and Fritz’s proven track record in football, the pair brings stability and success to the university.

In Miami, Cristobal and Larrañaga lead with a blend of experience and recent achievements, both aiming to elevate Miami’s athletic programs to new heights.