Greatest College Football Coaches of All Time
Bud Wilkinson or Bob Stoops
Pick Your Favorite
VS
Your GOAT List
Why This Battle Matters
Is it the innovator or the sustainer who shapes the future of college football? In this GoatWars clash, Bob Stoops, with his knack for modernizing the game, stands toe-to-toe against Bud Wilkinson, a symbol of enduring excellence. Stoops brought freshness to the field, while Wilkinson's era resonated with timeless strategies that defined the sport's mid-century charm. Here, it's not just about who won more; it's a battle over whose philosophy carves the deeper legacy. Which value resonates more with you: innovation or tradition?
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Bob Stoops over Bud Wilkinson when it comes to the greatest College Football Coaches of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Bob Stoops 53.8% of the time over Bud Wilkinson.
Across all battles:
Bob Stoops win rate: 38.6%
Bud Wilkinson win rate: 32.9%
Fan FAQs
What makes Bud Wilkinson so revered by fans?
Wilkinson is a legend for pioneering the 47-game win streak, a record that’s tough to beat. Fans love him for setting high standards in the sport and for his profound impact during his time, which feels both historic and heroic.
Why is Bob Stoops currently leading in the voting against Bud Wilkinson?
Bob Stoops is slightly ahead, likely because of the more recent memories fans have of his successes and how he modernized the Oklahoma program. That recentness gives him an edge as those memories are fresher in fans' minds.
Why is the matchup between Bob Stoops and Bud Wilkinson so heated in the Greatest College Football Coaches of All Time league?
It's all about the legacy at Oklahoma! Both Stoops and Wilkinson shaped different golden eras for the Sooners, creating a split among fans who debate not just the statistics, but the eras and styles these coaches represent.