List of Sam Houston Bearkats head football coaches

The Bearkats competes as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.

[1] Since December 2024, Phil Longo has served as head coach at Sam Houston.

[2] Since 1912, four coaches have led Sam Houston in postseason appearances: Paul Pierce, Ron Randleman, Willie Fritz, Keeler, and Brad Cornelsen.

The Bearkats also won national championships under Pierce in 1964 (NAIA) and under Keeler in 2020–21 (FCS).

Randleman is the leader in seasons coached and games won, with 131 victories during his 23 years with the program.