Jay Norvell compiled a 40–56 career record as head coach at Nevada (2017–2021), Colorado State (2022–2025). Norvell was mentored by Hayden Fry and Barry Alvarez and Dan McCarney and Karl Dorrell and DeWayne Walker and Charlie Strong and Todd Graham and Bob Stoops and Frank Solich.
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Hayden Fry
GA · Iowa · 1986–1987
Barry Alvarez
OL · Wisconsin · 1990–1994
Dan McCarney
QBs · Iowa State · 1995–1997
Karl Dorrell
OC · UCLA · 2007–2007
DeWayne Walker
OC · UCLA · 2007–2007
Charlie Strong
WRs · Texas · 2015–2015
Todd Graham
PGC · Arizona State · 2016–2016
Bob Stoops
WRs · Oklahoma · 1999–2002
Frank Solich
WRs · Nebraska · 2003–2003
| School | Years | W | L | Pct | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 2017–2021 | 26 | 32 | 44.8% | — |
 Colorado State | 2022–2025 | 14 | 24 | 36.8% | — |
| Career Total | 40 | 56 | 41.7% | — |