What does Tennessee coaching history show?
Tennessee coaching history on this page spans 29 tracked head coaches, led by Phillip Fulmer with 151 wins from 1992-2008.
Program history
Tennessee Football History
Program history, coaching eras, title years, and signature seasons.
Neyland Stadium • Knoxville • TN
SECNeyland Stadium
Seasons Indexed
123
All-Time Wins
869
Winning Seasons
72%
Last 10 Win %
58.0%
History guide
Tennessee program history explained
This history tab puts Tennessee 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 123 indexed seasons, 2 title seasons, and 29 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
869
Across 123 seasons
Winning Seasons
72%
Share of winning records
Average Record
7.1-3.3
Per season
Last 10 Seasons
58.0%
Win rate since 2026
Signature Season
1998
13-0 (100.0% win rate)
Toughest Season
2017
4-8 (33.3% win rate)
Peak Seasons
Most wins in program history
Highlights the seasons that produced the biggest win totals for the program.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 13-0 | 100.0% |
| 1938 | 11-0 | 100.0% |
| 1995 | 11-1 | 91.7% |
| 1989 | 11-1 | 91.7% |
| 1970 | 11-1 | 91.7% |
Challenging Seasons
Years that tested the fan base
Surfaces the seasons with the heaviest loss totals and weakest win rates.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4-8 | 33.3% |
| 2020 | 3-7 | 30.0% |
| 1977 | 4-7 | 36.4% |
| 2018 | 5-7 | 41.7% |
| 2013 | 5-7 | 41.7% |
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 | 48-27 | 64.0% |
| 2010s | 63-62 | 50.4% |
| 2000s | 83-44 | 65.4% |
| 1990s | 98-22-3 | 80.9% |
| 1980s | 77-37-5 | 66.8% |
| 1970s | 75-39-3 | 65.4% |
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