USC coach Ed Orgeron has coached only six games but was named one of 16 semifinalists for the Maxwell Football Club Coach of the Year Award.
Nick Saban Alabama
Gus Malzahn Auburn
Art Briles Baylor
Steve Addazio Boston College
Dabo Swinney Clemson
David Cutcliffe Duke
Tim DeRuyter Fresno State
Jimbo Fisher Florida State
Mark Dantonio Michigan State
Gary Pinkel Missouri
Rod Carey Northern Illinois
Urban Meyer Ohio State
Mike Gundy Oklahoma State
George O’Leary UCF
Ed Orgeron USC
Gary Andersen Wisconsin