Reaching the Super Bowl is hard enough, but even more so in a coach’s first season at the helm.
While difficult, it has been done before.
Here are the NFL head coaches to reach the Super Bowl in their first year with their team.
NFL Head Coaches to Reach Super Bowl in First Season
| Year | Coach | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gary Kubiak | Broncos | Win, 24-10 vs. Panthers |
| 2009 | Jim Caldwell | Colts | Loss, 31-17 vs. Saints |
| 2002 | Jon Gruden | Buccaneers | Win, 48-21 vs. Raiders |
| 2022 | Bill Callahan | Raiders | Loss, 48-21 vs. Buccaneers |
| 1989 | George Seifert | 49ers | Win, 55-10 vs. Broncos |
| 1977 | Red Miller | Broncos | Loss, 27-10 vs. Cowboys |
| 1970 | Don McCafferty | Ravens | Win, 16-13 vs. Cowboys |
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