Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford watches his team defeat Boise State 28-17 during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
JEFF TEDFORD
Quick bio: Just completed his first season as the head coach at Fresno State. Served as the head coach at Cal for 11 seasons from 2002-12.
Why he fits: Tedford engineered an incredible turnaround at Fresno, which went 10-4 this season after a 1-11 campaign in 2016. His time at Cal didn’t end well (3-9), but overall his tenure was a huge success (82-57).
Why he doesn’t: Tedford turned 56 in November, so he’s on the older side. He had to resign as the offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2014 because of heart problems. Some might view him as a “retread.”
