Joe Paterno is officially credited with 409 career wins as a college football head coach.

Official win total

The NCAA recognizes Paterno with a career record of 409–136–3 at Penn State, making him the winningest coach in major-college (FBS) history by total victories. His full win total was restored in 2015 after previously vacated victories were reinstated as part of a settlement, bringing his number back to 409.