Coaches always gravitating to the same programs over and over..

Saban did it twice.

In 2021,1980 was a long time, but we had MNC capable seasons in 2002,2003,2007,2012,2017, and 2018 before that.

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Which ones have actually carved a unique path and won a title at a place that never has or hasn't in a long time?

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Dabo at Clemson, Jimbo at FSU and Gene at Auburn. Before that could be Tennessee, Washington and Colorado but it was a different era.

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Winning a title in the 80’s.

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They went four decades without a title.

Almost as long as LSU prior to Saban

Steve Spurrier at Florida

All the ones I could think of were all State Level Programs, basically turned them into contenders, probably not a huge coincidence since they aren't typical destinations . Maybe these are more highly successful coaches who stayed at a non flagship school.

Peterson at Boise State

Synder at Kansas State

Gundy at Oklahoma State

Campbell at Iowa State

Patterson at TCU

Honorable mention for Elko at A&M