San José State coaches history
Current coach
Head coaches
19
Most wins
Claude Gilbert 38
Longest tenure
Robert Titchenal 8 yrs
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Win % | Best season | Best final AP rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Niumatalolo | 2024-2026 | 3 | 13-17 | .433 | 7-6 (2024) | Not ranked |
| Brent Brennan | 2017-2023 | 7 | 34-48 | .415 | 7-1 (2020) | No. 24 (2020) |
| Ron Caragher | 2013-2016 | 4 | 19-30 | .388 | 6-6 (2013) | Not ranked |
| Mike MacIntyre | 2010-2012 | 3 | 16-21 | .432 | 10-2 (2012) | No. 21 (2012) |
| Dick Tomey | 2005-2009 | 5 | 25-35 | .417 | 9-4 (2006) | Not ranked |
| Fitz Hill | 2001-2004 | 4 | 14-33 | .298 | 6-7 (2002) | Not ranked |
| Dave Baldwin | 1997-2000 | 4 | 18-27 | .400 | 7-5 (2000) | Not ranked |
| John Ralston | 1993-1996 | 4 | 11-34 | .244 | 3-8 (1994) | Not ranked |
| Ron Turner | 1992 | 1 | 7-4 | .636 | 7-4 (1992) | Not ranked |
| Terry Shea | 1990-1991 | 2 | 15-6-2 | .696 | 9-2-1 (1990) | Not ranked |
| Claude Gilbert | 1984-1989 | 6 | 38-30-1 | .558 | 10-2 (1986) | Not ranked |
| Jack Elway | 1979-1983 | 5 | 35-20-1 | .634 | 9-3 (1981) | Not ranked |
| Lynn Stiles | 1976-1978 | 3 | 18-16 | .529 | 7-4 (1976) | Not ranked |
| Darryl Rogers | 1973-1975 | 3 | 22-9-3 | .691 | 9-2 (1975) | Not ranked |
| DeWayne King | 1970-1972 | 3 | 10-20-1 | .339 | 5-6-1 (1971) | Not ranked |
| Joe McMullen | 1969-1970 | 2 | 3-10 | .231 | 1-2 (1970) | Not ranked |
| Harry Anderson | 1965-1968 | 4 | 13-26 | .333 | 5-5 (1965) | Not ranked |
| Robert Titchenal | 1957-1964 | 8 | 33-45-1 | .424 | 6-4 (1961) | Not ranked |
| Robert Bronzan | 1950-1956 | 7 | 32-30-5 | .515 | 7-3 (1954) | 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 San José State head coach on record since 1950: the years each one led the program, the record, win percentage and best season, with Claude Gilbert the winningest at 38 wins. For year-by-year results, see the San José State record by year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the San José State head coach?
Ken Niumatalolo, head coach since 2024, with a 13-17 record.
Who is the winningest coach in San José State history?
Claude Gilbert, 38 wins (38-30-1) from 1984-1989.
How many head coaches has San José State had?
19 head coaches on record since 1950, interim coaches included.
Who coached San José State the longest?
Robert Titchenal, 8 seasons (1957-1964).
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