1) Ed Orgeron – LSU
(Texas at LSU 9/12/20)
Although Lincoln Riley provided a tough argument to claim the No. 1 spot on this list, it’s nearly impossible to not put Orgeron here considering what he accomplished last season. It’s almost as if Orgeron single-handedly rebuilt the Tigers football program, where he’s now no longer standing in Nick Saban’s shadow. His toughest challenge to date will come in 2020, when he’s tasked with replacing the departed talent on the field along with passing game coordinator Joe Brady.