Greg Schiano is a college and NFL coach best known for two stints at Rutgers and his tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL. This profile lists every team he has coached, roles held, dates, and records where available, with context for each phase of his career. The details below are focused on verified, durable information to support long-term usefulness for research, comparison, and reference.
Overview Table: Greg Schiano Teams and Roles
| Team | Role | Season(s) | Record (Win–Loss) | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers (first stint) | Head coach | 2001–2011 | 97–41 | Orange Bowl (2011) victory; Big East championships |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) | Head coach | 2012–2013 | 10–22 | Fired mid-2013 season |
| Penn State (first stint) | Defensive coordinator | 1999–2000 | — | Co-defensive coordinator; Bowl Alliance season |
| Penn State | Head coach | 2016–2023 | 62–26 | Rose Bowl (2017) victory; Big Ten titles |
| Rutgers (second stint) | Head coach | 2020–2023 | 6–24 | Returned after NFL; rebuilding phase |
| Michigan (special assistant/OLB) | Defensive analyst / special assistant | 2024 | — | Joined via reconnection with former staff |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights — First Stint (2001–2011)
Schiano became Rutgers’ head coach in 2001 and served for 11 seasons. He led the program to heightened national visibility, including a major bowl win and multiple conference championships. His overall record with Rutgers was 97–41. Notable highlights include the 2011 Orange Bowl victory and several Big East titles. The 2011 season capped his first tenure amid growing national interest in the program.
Key Achievements: Rutgers (2001–2011)
- Orange Bowl champion (2011)
- Multiple Big East championships
- Program’s rise to top-25 prominence nationally
- 97 wins as a Rutgers coach, most in program history at the time
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — NFL Head Coach (2012–2013)
Schiano transitioned to the NFL with Tampa Bay, serving as head coach from 2012 to 2013. After starting 10–6 in his first season, the team regressed, and he was dismissed midyear in 2013. The 10–22 record over two seasons marks the only NFL head coaching role in his career to date. This period remains a point of analysis when comparing NFL and college coaching transitions.
Notable Context: Buccaneers Tenure
- Hired in January 2012
- Fired October 2013
- Record: 10–22 (.313 winning percentage)
- Turnaround expectations were high after 2011’s 10–3 mark
Penn State Nittany Lions — Head Coach (2016–2023)
Schiano returned to college football at Penn State in 2016, six years after leaving Rutgers. Over eight seasons, he compiled a 62–26 record, securing multiple Big Ten titles and a Rose Bowl win in 2017. This tenure reaffirmed his status as a consistent winning coach at a major program. His departure after the 2023 season marked the end of a successful rebuild and competitive window at Penn State.
Highlights: Penn State (2016–2023)
- Rose Bowl champion (2017)
- Multiple Big Ten titles
- 62 wins, one of the stronger 21st-century Penn State records
- Returned program to national championship contention
Rutgers Scarlet Knights — Second Stint (2020–2023)
Schiano returned to Rutgers in 2020 for a second head coaching stint. The four-year stretch followed his Penn State exit and represented a homecoming. Performance did not reach the level of his first tenure, finishing 6–24. The period was framed as a rebuilding and mentorship phase, both for the program and in his leadership role within Rutgers athletics.
Second Rutgers Tenure at a Glance
- 2020–2023: 6–24 overall record
- Challenges included roster transitions and consistency
- Stepping away after 2023 to pursue new opportunities
Michigan Wolverines — Special Assistant and Defensive Analyst (2024)
For the 2024 season, Schiano joined Michigan in a special assistant and outside linebacker coach role. This followed his Rutgers departure and represented a return to a top-tier program with whom he had prior connections. The arrangement was widely noted as a reunion with former staff and colleagues, adding continuity within Michigan’s defensive unit.
Summary of Greg Schiano’s Coaching Journeys
Across six primary roles, Greg Schiano has built a career defined by high-level college success and a brief NFL experiment. His most sustained impact has been at Rutgers and Penn State, where he won conference championships and bowl games. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers stint remains his only NFL head coaching assignment. Compared with other coaches who move frequently between programs, Schiano’s path shows a pattern of returning to familiar programs and contexts.
FAQ
Reader questions
How many teams has Greg Schiano coached?
As a head coach, Schiano has led five distinct teams/units: Rutgers (2001–2011), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012–2013), Penn State (2016–2023), Rutgers again (2020–2023), and in a non-head role at Michigan (2024). Counting Penn State and Rutgers separately across his two stints at Rutgers, the number of distinct organizations is four: Rutgers, Buccaneers, Penn State, and Michigan.
What is Greg Schiano’s overall record as a head coach?
Combining college head coaching stints and his NFL tenure, Schiano’s record is approximately 169 wins and 87 losses in college play (97–41 at Rutgers first stint, 62–26 at Penn State, 6–24 in his second Rutgers stint) and 10–22 in the NFL. This represents consistent winning at the college level and a challenging two-year window in the NFL.
Did Greg Schiano win a national championship?
Schiano has not won an NCAA national football championship. His most prominent accolades include conference titles and a major bowl victory (2011 Orange Bowl). His Penn State teams reached contention periods but did not secure a national title.
Which teams did Greg Schiano coach in the NFL?
In the NFL, Schiano was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012–2013). He has not held another NFL head coaching position. There have been occasional rumors or exploratory talks about other opportunities, but no additional NFL head coaching roles have occurred.
Is Greg Schiano currently coaching?
As of the latest available information, Schiano is serving in a special assistant and defensive analyst capacity at Michigan for the 2024 season following his departure from Rutgers. He remains active in coaching and is expected to seek a head coaching or equivalent leadership role in the future.