Paul Johnson
Last coached Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 2018- Record
- 128-89
- Win percentage
- .590
- Games
- 217
- Seasons
- 172002–2018
Season history
Every season the coach has run a program.
| Season | Team | Record | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Georgia Tech | 7-6 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS 3.4 | SP+ 0.3 | Offense 33.0 | Defense 33.9 |
| 2017 | Georgia Tech | 5-6 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS 8.7 | SP+ 8.9 | Offense 34.9 | Defense 25.1 |
| 2016 | Georgia Tech | 9-4 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS 7.3 | SP+ 7.8 | Offense 35.0 | Defense 28.5 |
| 2015 | Georgia Tech | 3-9 | AP preseason #16 | AP final — | SRS 4.6 | SP+ 9.0 | Offense 33.1 | Defense 25.4 |
| 2014 | Georgia Tech | 11-3 | AP preseason — | AP final #8 | SRS 18.5 | SP+ 11.2 | Offense 44.1 | Defense 32.0 |
| 2013 | Georgia Tech | 7-6 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS 8.1 | SP+ 11.4 | Offense 35.3 | Defense 24.9 |
| 2012 | Georgia Tech | 7-7 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS 5.4 | SP+ 6.0 | Offense 36.1 | Defense 28.1 |
| 2011 | Georgia Tech | 8-5 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS 3.4 | SP+ 5.1 | Offense 32.6 | Defense 26.3 |
| 2010 | Georgia Tech | 6-7 | AP preseason #16 | AP final — | SRS 0.6 | SP+ 2.9 | Offense 30.4 | Defense 27.9 |
| 2009 | Georgia Tech | 11-3 | AP preseason #15 | AP final #13 | SRS 16.8 | SP+ 9.7 | Offense 35.4 | Defense 25.8 |
| 2008 | Georgia Tech | 9-4 | AP preseason — | AP final #22 | SRS 8.1 | SP+ 8.6 | Offense 29.5 | Defense 18.9 |
| 2007 |  Navy | 8-4 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS -2.2 | SP+ -9.8 | Offense 32.6 | Defense 41.6 |
| 2006 | Navy | 9-4 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS 4.5 | SP+ -1.9 | Offense 27.0 | Defense 28.3 |
| 2005 | Navy | 8-4 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS 0.9 | SP+ -2.1 | Offense 32.4 | Defense 34.5 |
| 2004 | Navy | 10-2 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS 1.6 | SP+ -3.4 | Offense 27.0 | Defense 30.2 |
| 2003 | Navy | 8-5 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS 1.0 | SP+ -3.8 | Offense 31.2 | Defense 34.7 |
| 2002 | Navy | 2-10 | AP preseason — | AP final — | SRS -14.2 | SP+ -16.8 | Offense 29.6 | Defense 42.3 |
Coaching history
Dated coaching jobs from published histories and school biographies.
| Years | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008–2018 | Georgia Tech | Head Coach |
| 2002–2007 | Navy | Head Coach |
| 1997–2001 | Georgia Southern | Head Coach |
| 1995–1996 | Navy | Assistant Coach (under Charlie Weatherbie) |
| 1987–1994 | Hawai'i | Assistant Coach (under Bob Wagner) |
| 1983–1986 | Georgia Southern | Assistant Coach |
Notable staff
Assistants who went on to run a program of their own.
| Years | Coach | Role | Head coach at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 | Charles Kelly | Cornerbacks Coach, Secondary Coach | Head coach at Jacksonville State 2025– |
| 2002–2006 | Ken Niumatalolo | Offensive Coordinator | Head coach at San José State 2024– |
| 1997–2012 | Brian Bohannon | Co-Running Backs Coach, Defensive Backs Coach, Quarterbacks Coach, Wide Receivers Coach | Head coach at Kennesaw State 2013–2024 |
| 1997–2001 | Mike Sewak | Offensive Coordinator | Head coach at Georgia Southern 2002–2005 |