The Wildcats compete as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.
[1] Since 1892, eight coaches have led the Wildcats in postseason bowl games: Bear Bryant, Fran Curci, Jerry Claiborne, Bill Curry, Hal Mumme, Rich Brooks, Joker Phillips[3] and Mark Stoops.
[4] Stoops is the leader in both seasons coached, with ten, and all-time wins, with 66.
[4] Bryant was the previous leader in games won, with 60 victories during his eight seasons with the program.
[4] Of the 36 different head coaches who have led the Wildcats, Bryant[6] and Jerry Claiborne[7] have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana.