Games coaching the no. 1 ranked team in the AP poll.
| #1 Coach | Games | Wins | Losses | Ties | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Saban | 98 | 88 | 10 | 0 | 89.8 |
| Bobby Bowden | 45 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 88.9 |
| Woody Hayes | 45 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 90.0 |
| Pete Carroll | 33 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 93.9 |
| Tom Osborne | 33 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 83.3 |
| Frank Leahy | 32 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 92.2 |
| Kirby Smart | 32 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 93.8 |
