Nevada coaches history
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Win % | Best season | Best final AP rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Choate | 2024-2026 | 3 | 7-22 | .241 | 1-3 (2026) | Not ranked |
| Ken Wilson | 2022-2023 | 2 | 4-20 | .167 | 2-10 (2022) | Not ranked |
| Vai Taua | 2021 | 1 | 0-1 | .000 | 0-1 (2021) | Not ranked |
| Jay Norvell | 2017-2021 | 5 | 33-26 | .559 | 7-2 (2020) | Not ranked |
| Brian Polian | 2013-2016 | 4 | 23-27 | .460 | 7-6 (2014) | Not ranked |
| Chris Ault | 1992-2012 | 12 | 95-56 | .629 | 13-1 (2010) | No. 11 (2010) |
| Chris Tormey | 2000-2003 | 4 | 16-31 | .340 | 6-6 (2003) | Not ranked |
| Jeff Tisdel | 1996-1999 | 4 | 23-22 | .511 | 9-3 (1996) | Not ranked |
| Jeff Horton | 1993 | 1 | 7-4 | .636 | 7-4 (1993) | Not ranked |
| Joseph Sheeketski | 1947-1950 | 4 | 24-18 | .571 | 9-2 (1947) | Not ranked |
| Jim Aiken | 1946 | 1 | 7-2 | .778 | 7-2 (1946) | Not ranked |
Head coaches from CollegeFootballData coach records, interim coaches included as their own line. The current season's record comes from this season's results.
Every Nevada head coach on record since 1946: the years each one led the program, the record, win percentage and best season, with Chris Ault the winningest at 95 wins. For year-by-year results, see the Nevada record by year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Nevada head coach?
Jeff Choate, head coach since 2024, with a 7-22 record.
Who is the winningest coach in Nevada history?
Chris Ault, 95 wins (95-56) from 1992-2012.
How many head coaches has Nevada had?
11 head coaches on record since 1946, interim coaches included.
Who coached Nevada the longest?
Chris Ault, 12 seasons (1992-2012).