Analyzing the Big Ten’s Coaching Landscape: A Look at the 2024 Season

The 2024 college football season is upon us, and the Big Ten Conference is brimming with excitement and anticipation. As one of the most competitive conferences in college football, the Big Ten boasts a mix of seasoned coaching veterans and promising new hires who are poised to make an impact. This season features a blend of established programs like Ohio State and Michigan, with head coaches such as Ryan Day and Sherrone Moore leading the charge, as well as new faces like Curt Cignetti at Indiana, bringing fresh energy to the league. Here's an in-depth look at the head coaches, their career win percentages, and the coaching staffs that will guide each team through the challenges of the upcoming season.

ODDS TO WIN BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP

To Win Big Ten Championship

Team	Odds
Illinois	+17500
Indiana	+35000
Iowa	+3300
Maryland	+11500
Michigan	+725
Michigan State	+25000
Minnesota	+25000
Nebraska	+5000
Northwestern	+25000
Ohio State	+133
Oregon	+205
Penn State	+485
Purdue	+30000
Rutgers	+11500
UCLA	+20000
USC	+2150
Washington	+6000
Wisconsin	+5000

Here is the updated list of Big Ten Conference head coaches for the 2024 season, along with their career win percentages and coordinators:

Big Ten Conference

• Illinois Fighting Illini
• Head Coach: Bret Bielema (2021, 18-19, .486; Career: 115-77, .599)
• Offensive Coordinator: Barry Lunney Jr.
• Defensive Coordinator: Aaron Henry
• Special Teams Coordinator: Robbie Discher

• Indiana Hoosiers
• Head Coach: Curt Cignetti (2024, 0-0, –; Career: 19-4, .826)
• Offensive Coordinator: Mike Shanahan
• Defensive Coordinator: Bryant Haines
• Special Teams Coordinator: Grant Cain

• Iowa Hawkeyes
• Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz (1999, 196-119, .622)
• Offensive Coordinator: Tim Lester
• Defensive Coordinator: Phil Parker
• Special Teams Coordinator: LeVar Woods

• Maryland Terrapins
• Head Coach: Mike Locksley (2019, 29-33, .468; Career: 31-59, .344)
• Offensive Coordinator(s): Josh Gattis / Kevin Sumlin
• Defensive Coordinator(s): Aazaar Abdul-Rahim / Brian Williams
• Special Teams Coordinator: James Thomas Jr.

• Michigan Wolverines
• Head Coach: Sherrone Moore (2024, 1-0, 1.000)
• Offensive Coordinator: Kirk Campbell
• Defensive Coordinator: Don Martindale
• Special Teams Coordinator: J. B. Brown

• Michigan State Spartans
• Head Coach: Jonathan Smith (2024, 0-0, –; Career: 34-35, .493)
• Offensive Coordinator: Brian Lindgren
• Defensive Coordinator: Joe Rossi
• Special Teams Coordinator: Chad Wilt

• Minnesota Golden Gophers
• Head Coach: P. J. Fleck (2017, 50-34, .595; Career: 80-56, .588)
• Offensive Coordinator(s): Greg Harbaugh Jr. / Matt Simon
• Defensive Coordinator: Corey Hetherman
• Special Teams Coordinator: Bob Ligashesky

• Nebraska Cornhuskers
• Head Coach: Matt Rhule (2023, 5-7, .417; Career: 52-50, .510)
• Offensive Coordinator: Marcus Satterfield
• Defensive Coordinator: Tony White
• Special Teams Coordinator: Ed Foley

• Northwestern Wildcats
• Head Coach: David Braun (2023, 8-5, .615)
• Offensive Coordinator: Zach Lujan
• Defensive Coordinator: Tim McGarigle
• Special Teams Coordinator: Paul Creighton

• Ohio State Buckeyes
• Head Coach: Ryan Day (2019, 56-8, .875)
• Offensive Coordinator(s): Chip Kelly / Brian Hartline
• Defensive Coordinator: Jim Knowles
• Special Teams Coordinator: Parker Fleming

• Oregon Ducks
• Head Coach: Dan Lanning (2022, 22-5, .815)
• Offensive Coordinator(s): Junior Adams / Will Stein
• Defensive Coordinator(s): Chris Hampton / Tosh Lupoi
• Special Teams Coordinator: Joe Lorig

• Penn State Nittany Lions
• Head Coach: James Franklin (2014, 88-39, .693; Career: 112-54, .675)
• Offensive Coordinator: Andy Kotelnicki
• Defensive Coordinator: Tom Allen
• Special Teams Coordinator: Justin Lustig

• Purdue Boilermakers
• Head Coach: Ryan Walters (2023, 4-8, .333)
• Offensive Coordinator: Graham Harrell
• Defensive Coordinator: Kevin Kane
• Special Teams Coordinator: Chris Petrilli

• Rutgers Scarlet Knights
• Head Coach: Greg Schiano (2020, 19-28, .404; Career: 87-95, .478)
• Offensive Coordinator: Kirk Ciarrocca
• Defensive Coordinator: Joe Harasymiak
• Special Teams Coordinator: Adam Scheier

• UCLA Bruins
• Head Coach: DeShaun Foster (2024, 0-0, –)
• Offensive Coordinator: Eric Bieniemy
• Defensive Coordinator: Ikaika Malloe
• Special Teams Coordinator: Kody Whitfield

• USC Trojans
• Head Coach: Lincoln Riley (2022, 19-8, .704; Career: 74-18, .804)
• Offensive Coordinator: Josh Henson
• Defensive Coordinator(s): D'Anton Lynn / Eric Henderson
• Special Teams Coordinator: Ryan Dougherty

• Washington Huskies
• Head Coach: Jedd Fisch (2024, 0-0, –; Career: 17-22, .436)
• Offensive Coordinator: Brennan Carroll
• Defensive Coordinator: Stephen Belichick
• Special Teams Coordinator: Jordan Paopao

• Wisconsin Badgers
• Head Coach: Luke Fickell (2023, 7-6, .538; Career: 70-31, .693)
• Offensive Coordinator: Phil Longo
• Defensive Coordinator(s): Mike Tressel / Alex Grinch
• Special Teams Coordinator: Matt Mitchell

To determine which quarterback from the list has the most experience and the best stats from the past two seasons, we need to analyze their performances over that period. Here's a brief overview of the quarterbacks who are most likely to stand out based on their previous achievements and experience:

Notable QB's in BIG TEN

Quarterback	Team	Passing Yards	Passing TDs	Interceptions	Rushing Yards	Rushing TDs	Notes
Dillon Gabriel	Oregon Ducks	3,660	30	6	373	12	Strong dual-threat QB
Tyler Van Dyke	Wisconsin Badgers	2,703	19	12	16	1	Pocket passer with potential
Drew Allar	Penn State Nittany Lions	2,631	25	2	210	4	Efficient and balanced play
Will Howard	Ohio State Buckeyes	2,643	24	10	351	9	Effective rusher as well
Cade McNamara	Iowa Hawkeyes	505	4	3	-45	0	Limited playtime due to injury

Summary:

• Dillon Gabriel from Oregon shows the most impressive overall stats, with a strong passing game and significant rushing contribution.
• Drew Allar is highly efficient with a low interception rate, demonstrating strong decision-making in his passing game.
• Will Howard and Dillon Gabriel both stand out as dual-threat quarterbacks, capable of making plays both in the air and on the ground.
• Tyler Van Dyke has solid passing yards but a higher interception rate, indicating areas for improvement.
• Cade McNamara had limited play due to injury but has shown potential in previous seasons.