UNLV coaches history
| Coach | Years | Seasons | Record | Win % | Best season | Best final AP rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Mullen | 2025-2026 | 2 | 13-6 | .684 | 10-4 (2025) | Not ranked |
| Barry Odom | 2023-2024 | 2 | 20-8 | .714 | 11-3 (2024) | No. 23 (2024) |
| Marcus Arroyo | 2020-2022 | 3 | 7-23 | .233 | 5-7 (2022) | Not ranked |
| Tony Sanchez | 2015-2019 | 5 | 20-40 | .333 | 5-7 (2017) | Not ranked |
| Bobby Hauck | 2010-2014 | 5 | 15-49 | .234 | 7-6 (2013) | Not ranked |
| Mike Sanford Sr. | 2005-2009 | 5 | 16-43 | .271 | 5-7 (2008) | Not ranked |
| John Robinson | 1999-2004 | 6 | 28-42 | .400 | 8-5 (2000) | Not ranked |
| Jeff Horton | 1994-1998 | 5 | 13-44 | .228 | 7-5 (1994) | Not ranked |
| Jim Strong | 1990-1993 | 4 | 17-27 | .386 | 6-5 (1992) | Not ranked |
| Wayne Nunnely | 1986-1989 | 4 | 19-25 | .432 | 6-5 (1986) | Not ranked |
| Harvey Hyde | 1982-1985 | 4 | 26-19-1 | .576 | 11-2 (1984) | Not ranked |
| Tony Knap | 1978-1981 | 4 | 29-15-2 | .652 | 9-1-2 (1979) | 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 UNLV head coach on record since 1978: the years each one led the program, the record, win percentage and best season, with Tony Knap the winningest at 29 wins. For year-by-year results, see the UNLV record by year.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the UNLV head coach?
Dan Mullen, head coach since 2025, with a 13-6 record.
Who is the winningest coach in UNLV history?
Tony Knap, 29 wins (29-15-2) from 1978-1981.
How many head coaches has UNLV had?
12 head coaches on record since 1978, interim coaches included.
Who coached UNLV the longest?
John Robinson, 6 seasons (1999-2004).