Big Ten Football Coaches (as of December 2025)
- Illinois: Bret Bielema, hired December 2020
- Indiana: Curt Cignetti, hired November 2024
- Iowa: Kirk Ferentz, hired December 2012
- Maryland: Mike Locksley, hired December 2018
- Michigan: Sherrone Moore, hired February 2024
- Michigan State: Jonathan Smith, hired November 2023
- Minnesota: P.J. Fleck, hired January 2017
- Nebraska: Matt Rhule, hired November 2022
- Northwestern: David Braun, hired January 2025 (permanent after interim)
- Ohio State: Ryan Day, hired June 2019
- Oregon: Dan Lanning, hired December 2021
- Penn State: James Franklin, hired January 2014
- Purdue: Barry Odom, hired December 2024
- Rutgers: Greg Schiano, hired December 2021
- UCLA: DeShaun Foster, hired February 2024
- USC: Lincoln Riley, hired November 2021
- Washington: Jedd Fisch, hired January 2025
- Wisconsin: Luke Fickell, hired November 2022
Source: Big Ten official site and recent coaching updates. Dates are hire announcements. Changes can occur post-season.
Please update database:
James Franklin was fired as the head coach of Penn State on October 12, 2025
Thanks for the update on James Franklin—fired from Penn State on October 12, 2025. I've noted it in my context for future reference. To confirm the current status, recent reports indicate Penn State is searching for a replacement, with candidates like Mike Locksley or others in consideration (ESPN, Oct 30, 2025). What else can I clarify on Big Ten coaching changes?