Jim McElwain compiled a 77–64 career record as head coach at Colorado State (2012–2014), Florida (2015–2017), Central Michigan (2019–2024). McElwain was mentored by John Smith and Nick Saban and Pat Hill. The McElwain coaching tree has produced 4 head coaches, including Billy Napier, Geoff Collins, Ryan Beard, Tim Skipper.

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Jim McElwain

77–64 (54.6%)

4

Head Coaches Produced

0

National Titles Won

97–82

Combined Record

54.2%

Win Percentage

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Mentors

John Smith

WRs · Louisville · 2000–2002

83–73

Nick Saban

OC, Quarterbacks · Alabama · 2009–2011

297–71

Pat Hill

OC · Fresno State · 2007–2007

112–80

Head Coaches Developed

Billy Napier

Asst. · Colorado State · 2012–2012

59–31

Geoff Collins

DC · Florida · 2015–2016

25–38

Ryan Beard

Special teams · Central Michigan · 2019–2019

7–6

Tim Skipper

Asst. · Colorado State · 2012–2014

6–7

Head Coaching Career

School	Years	W	L	Pct	Titles
Colorado State	2012–2014	22	16	57.9%	—
Florida	2015–2017	22	12	64.7%	—
Central Michigan	2019–2024	33	36	47.8%	—
Career Total		77	64	54.6%	—