Who was the head coach of the Oakland Raiders for just one season in 2011?

Hue Jackson was the head coach of the Oakland Raiders for the 2011 season. He succeeded Tom Cable after the Raiders declined to renew Cable’s contract, promoting Jackson from offensive coordinator.

Jackson’s lone season began with high expectations, and Oakland finished 8–8. The team ranked among the NFL’s better offenses, powered by quarterback Jason Campbell, running back Darren McFadden, and wide receiver-kick returner Jacoby Ford. However, defensive struggles, injuries, and inconsistency kept the Raiders out of the playoffs.

The season also became a major turning point for the franchise. Longtime owner Al Davis died in October 2011, and the Raiders later hired Reggie McKenzie as general manager. McKenzie dismissed Jackson on January 10, 2012, after only one season, making the answer distinct from later coach Dennis Allen, who took over in 2012.

A common mix-up is Tom Cable, who coached Oakland in 2010, or Dennis Allen, who followed Jackson. The Raiders’ official coaching history lists Jackson only for 2011, confirming that Hue Jackson is the single canonical answer.