The idea of ranking the “best” college football coaches isn’t all that fair. Some guys have the big budgets, all the facilities, and all of the advantages. Some have next to nothing to work with, missing the support of the massive programs. So how do we do it? Let’s assume everything is equal - everyone has the same program to work with. Which ones have accomplished the most and have proven their worth, and which ones have yet to prove what they can do? The criteria is very, VERY loose, so consider this a coaching draft as we rank the top Independent head coaches going into whatever the 2020 season will be.

11th Year At School; Record at School: 80-100; Career Record: 98-127; CFN 2020 Team Preseason Ranking: 130

2nd Year At School; Record at School: 1-11; Career Record: 1-11; CFN 2020 Team Preseason Ranking: 126

8th Year At School; Record at School: 22-63; Career Record: 51-116; CFN 2020 Team Preseason Ranking: 128

5th Year At School; Record at School: 27-24; Career Record: 27-24; CFN 2020 Team Preseason Ranking: 66

2nd Year At School; Record at School: 8-5; Career Record: 57-32; CFN 2020 Team Preseason Ranking: 112

7th Year At School; Record at School: 40-36; Career Record: 40-36; CFN 2020 Team Preseason Ranking: 99

11th Year At School; Record at School: 92-37; Career Record: 145-59; CFN 2020 Team Preseason Ranking: 15