By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
June 16, 2026
Curt Cignetti has orchestrated the best coaching turnaround in college football history over the last two seasons.
One college football pundit doesn’t think that makes him the best coach in the sport.
Today’s episode of Locked On College Football is a crossover with ‘Locked On Irish’ host Tyler Wojciak.
Where does Marcus Freeman rank among college football coaches currently?
Lane Kiffin brings a lot of hype and attention to LSU this year, is he a top 10 coach in college football? Where should Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer fit into this discussion?
00:00 Ranking the top 10 college coaches
03:36 Kirby Smart’s early Georgia challenges
08:30 Ryan Day’s coaching challenges
11:01 Freeman’s impressive coaching season
15:34 Ranking Mario Cristobal’s success
19:19 Cristobal’s unpredictable losses
20:59 Discussing Big Ten football coaches
24:14 Mike Elko’s impact at Texas A&M
30:03 Discussing Kalani Sitake’s coaching career
34:48 Coaching evaluations and team dynamics
37:04 Turning Miami’s team around
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