Mike Sanford Sr. compiled a 18–42 career record as head coach at UNLV (2005–2009). Sanford was mentored by Bob Davie and Larry Smith and Urban Meyer and John Robinson and Kyle Whittingham.

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Mike Sanford Sr.

18–42 (30.0%)

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Mentors

Bob Davie

QB · Notre Dame · 1997–1998

70–89

Larry Smith

WRs · USC · 1989–1992

143–126

Urban Meyer

OC · Utah · 2003–2004

187–33

John Robinson

Asst. · USC · 1977–1996

132–77

Kyle Whittingham

Asst. · Utah · 2004–2004

177–88

Head Coaching Career

School	Years	W	L	Pct	Titles
UNLV	2005–2009	18	42	30.0%	—
Career Total		18	42	30.0%	—