About
About The Broyles Award
The premier award for college football's top assistant coach since 1996 — born from Frank Broyles' unparalleled legacy of finding and developing the game's greatest assistants.
Presented February 11, 2027 · Oaklawn · Hot Springs, AR
An Unparalleled Legacy
Frank Broyles' Coaching Tree
Frank Broyles' legacy of selecting and developing great assistants is unmatched across his nearly two decades as head coach at Arkansas. More than 25 of his assistants went on, as head coaches, to win:
8 Super Bowls in a span of 14 years
5 College National Championships
More than 40 Conference Titles
More than 2,000 Games
The Man Behind The Award
Coach Frank Broyles
A College Football Hall of Famer, Frank Broyles led the University of Arkansas for nearly two decades — winning seven Southwest Conference championships and the school's only national title — before serving as its athletic director for 33 years.
But his greatest impact may be the coaches he shaped. Barry Switzer, Jimmy Johnson, Johnny Majors, Joe Gibbs, Hayden Fry and more than two dozen others learned under Broyles before becoming legends in their own right. The Broyles Award was created to honor that legacy — the hard work and dedication of the assistant coaches who shape the game.
The Frank & Barbara Broyles Legacy Foundation
The Broyles Award proudly benefits the Frank & Barbara Broyles Legacy Foundation. After Barbara Broyles' battle with Alzheimer's, Coach Broyles authored "Coach Broyles' Playbook for Alzheimer's Caregivers" — a practical guide to help families care for loved ones living with the disease.
For more than 20 years, the Foundation has placed over one million copies of that guide directly into the hands of caregivers around the world — all at no cost. Every Broyles Award helps carry that mission forward.
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The Trophy
Wilson Matthews
When deciding which of his former assistants would be featured in bronze beside him on the Broyles Award trophy, Frank Broyles had notable options. Barry Switzer, Joe Gibbs, Jimmy Johnson, Johnny Majors, Hayden Fry, Raymond Berry and Jackie Sherrill were among the 25 former Broyles assistants who later became head coaches.
But without hesitation, Broyles' choice was Wilson Matthews. Matthews, Broyles' first assistant coach hire at Arkansas, was a legend in Arkansas high school football — leading the Little Rock Central Tigers to 10 state titles in 11 years, a 111-14-3 record including a 33-game winning streak, and the mythical national high school championship in 1957.
He remained at Arkansas until 1968, helping the Razorbacks capture the 1964 National Championship and reach eight bowl games. Fierce yet beloved by his players, and Broyles' most loyal and trusted assistant, Matthews was the model of the perfect assistant coach — which is why he stands on the trophy today.
For 30+ Years
The Winners Behind The Wins
- The Broyles Award has honored the hard work and dedication of college football's top assistant coaches, founded by David Bazzel.
- It supports the Frank & Barbara Broyles Legacy Foundation, which serves Alzheimer's caregivers at no cost.
- 30 winners and over 100 finalists — some of the biggest names in coaching history.
Steve Sarkisian
Texas · Head Coach
Kirby Smart
Georgia · Head Coach
Lincoln Riley
USC · Head Coach
Lane Kiffin
LSU · Head Coach
Dan Lanning
Oregon · Head Coach
Joe Brady
Buffalo Bills · Offensive Coordinator
Walk of Winners
A Tradition of Excellence
Since 1996, the Broyles Award has honored the nation's finest assistant coaches — many of whom became the game's most respected head coaches. A few of the most recent:
2025
Bryant Haines
Indiana · DC
2024
Al Golden
Notre Dame · DC
2023
Phil Parker
Iowa · DC
2022
Garrett Riley
TCU · OC
Our Pedigree
The Selection Committee
The Broyles Award selection process is curated by legendary former coaches and sports icons from across the country.
Steve Spurrier · Phillip Fulmer · Kirk Herbstreit · Desmond Howard · Tim Brando · David Pollack · Holly Rowe
Jake Crain · Josh Pate · Tom Luginbill · Phil Steele · Matt Sign · Wally Hall · Matt Fortuna · Dennis Dodd · Heather Dinich · Andy Staples · Bill Snyder · R.C. Slocum · Mike Bellotti · Gary Pinkel · Zach Barnett · Nicole Auerbach · R.J. Young · Tony Siracusa · Andrea Adelson · Greg McElroy · Barrett Sallee · Chris Childers · Rick Neuheisel · and more
Meet Our Team
The People Behind The Award
Carrying forward the legacy of Frank and Barbara Broyles — a family and a team devoted to honoring the game's finest assistant coaches.
Molly Harrell
Executive Director
Clayton Harrell
Executive Director, High School
Betsy Broyles Arnold
Co-Founder, Foundation
David Bazzel
Founder
Jeff Hildebrand
Chairman