What does UCF coaching history show?
UCF coaching history on this page spans 8 tracked head coaches, led by George O'Leary with 81 wins from 2004-2015.
Program history
UCF Football History
Program history, coaching eras, title years, and signature seasons.
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Seasons Indexed
40
All-Time Wins
212
Winning Seasons
43%
Last 10 Win %
65.5%
History guide
UCF program history explained
This history tab puts UCF into a longer program timeline: season records, winning and losing streaks, coaching-era context, title references, playoff runs, and decade-level performance.
The current dataset includes 40 indexed seasons, and 8 coaching tenures. Use the national record links to compare the program against broader college football leaderboards.
Program History
Explore the program's most dominant seasons, toughest stretches, and era-by-era trends.
Use the snapshot to scan program-wide benchmarks, standout seasons, and decade-level performance trends.
Total Wins
212
Across 40 seasons
Winning Seasons
43%
Share of winning records
Average Record
5.3-4.3
Per season
Last 10 Seasons
65.5%
Win rate since 2026
Signature Season
2017
13-0 (100.0% win rate)
Toughest Season
2015
0-12 (0.0% win rate)
Peak Seasons
Most wins in program history
Highlights the seasons that produced the biggest win totals for the program.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13-0 | 100.0% |
| 2018 | 12-1 | 92.3% |
| 2013 | 12-1 | 92.3% |
| 2010 | 11-3 | 78.6% |
| 2019 | 10-3 | 76.9% |
Challenging Seasons
Years that tested the fan base
Surfaces the seasons with the heaviest loss totals and weakest win rates.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0-12 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 0-11 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 3-9 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 4-8 | 33.3% |
| 2008 | 4-8 | 33.3% |
Era Performance
Win rate by decade
Buckets every season into decade groups so long-run rises and dips are easier to spot.
| Decade | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 39-35 | 52.7% |
| 2010s | 88-42 | 67.7% |
| 2000s | 57-64 | 47.1% |
| 1990s | 27-27 | 50.0% |
| 1980s | 1-5 | 16.7% |
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