10 Most Stylish College Football Coaches

10 college football coaches defined by their iconic style.

Oct 22, 2026

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10 Most Stylish College Football Coaches

10 college football coaches defined by their iconic style.

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10 college football coaches defined by their iconic style. Deion Sanders, Howard Schnellenberger, and others ranked for their distinctive coaching styles. Originally reported by Jerseys On SI.

College football fans love to discuss uniforms

College football fans love to discuss and debate the latest uniforms from each team. It's a weekly tradition every fall.

Coaches' sartorial style overlooked

But not enough focus is placed on coaches' sartorial style. With only a few exceptions, every coach dresses in the same team-issued gear these days.

Legendary coaches popularized iconic outfits

However, there were some glorious eras of legendary coaches who popularized iconic outfits. Their apparel often spoke more about their history and personality than they ever would.

Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders

Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders is a living legend, and the former two-sport star dresses the part.

Howard Schnellenberger

Howard Schnellenberger coached for a half-century and never changed his traditional style.

P.J. Fleck

Minnesota Golden Gophers coach P.J. Fleck dresses like a football coach from the early 1980s.

Lou Holtz

Lou Holtz's fashion sense was ahead of his time. While many other coaches at top programs still wore suits and ties, Holtz took a business-casual approach to Saturdays.

Mack Brown

Whether consciously or not, Mack Brown always modeled the fashion trends of each era. Brown's best outfits came in the 1990s, during his first stint with the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Bobby Bowden

Bobby Bowden enjoyed some incredible eras of fashion with the Florida State Seminoles. Whether you prefer his straw hat or modern ballcaps, Bowden had a very distinctive style in Tallahassee.

Steve Spurrier

Steve Spurrier always gave the vibe that he would rather be golfing than grinding tape in the film room.

Johnny Majors

Some coaches dress to match trends, but Johnny Majors' outfits matched his personality. Sport coats and ties with beautiful patterns highlighted Majors' traditional style and outgoing demeanor.

Paul "Bear" Bryant

The most naturally stylish people often seem to care the least. Paul "Bear" Bryant casually threw on black-and-white houndstooth fedoras and sport coats with eye-catching patterns.

Gene Stallings

As a former member of the "Junction Boys," Gene Stallings borrowed a lot from Coach Bryant but added his own style (both in coaching, player management, and clothing).

The key point

Deion Sanders, Howard Schnellenberger, and others ranked for their distinctive coaching styles.

Read the original on Jerseys On SI

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