According to Sports Illustrated (See here).  Five of the top nine were from our conference. 

Ranking the non-Big Six coaches:

1. Kyle Whittingham, Utah. A brilliant defensive mind who has helped build the Utes into the nation's premier non-"Big Six" program.

2. Gary Patterson, TCU. The only thing missing from his résumé is a BCS bowl. And it'll come if he stays with the Horned Frogs long enough.

3. Chris Petersen, Boise State. Unlike Houston Nutt, Dirk Koetter and Dan Hawkins, Petersen looks firmly rooted in Boise.

4. Troy Calhoun, Air Force. The next stop for this wunderkind could be a trip back to the NFL.

5. June Jones, SMU. He's about to make SMU relevant again.

6. Skip Holtz, East Carolina. He has escaped his father's shadow and has earned the luxury of picking his next job.

7. Pat Hill, Fresno State. He has done more with less than anyone. It makes you wonder what he could accomplish at a "Big Six" school.

8. Brady Hoke, San Diego State. A tough guy with a relentless work ethic, Hoke will wake this slumbering program that teems with potential.

9. Bronco Mendenhall, BYU. He has had opportunities to leave, but Mendenhall was made for this school. The Cougars are back because of Bronco.

10. Chris Ault, Nevada. Too bad this Hall of Fame coach doesn't get more publicity. He's an innovator and a big-time winner.