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University of California - Davis football recruiting info

University of California - Davis is a NCAA FCS program in the Big Sky Conference (BSKY) based in Davis, California. Use this page to review coaches, recruiting actions, and nearby programs in the same state.

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California NCAA FCS Big Sky Conference (BSKY)

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Tim Plough

Head coach

Head Coach

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Matt Coombs

Defensive Coordinator

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Kevin Daft

Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

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Paul Shelton

Offensive Coordinator

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Cody vonAppen

Special Teams Coordinator

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Jerry Brady

Jane and Fred Arp Defensive Line Coach

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Taylor Chapatte

Tight Ends Coach

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Mike Cody

Offensive Line Coach

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Evan Hicks

Safeties Coach

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Dumaurier Jordan

Cornerbacks Coach

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Vavae Malepeai

Assistant Coach (Running Backs)

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Trey Shimabukuro

Assistant Coach (Wide Receivers)

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Austin Taylor

Assistant Coach (Inside Linebackers)

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Matt Kitchen

Director of Football Operations

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Nick Murray

Defense Quality Control

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FAQs

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How many football coaches does University of California - Davis have?

University of California - Davis has 15 football coaches on staff.

What division is University of California - Davis football?

University of California - Davis competes in NCAA FCS football.

How do I contact University of California - Davis football coaches?

SCOUT provides direct email addresses for 1 of 15 coaches at University of California - Davis. You can also visit their recruiting questionnaire at https://questionnaires.armssoftware.com/54fb93553a2c.

What conference is University of California - Davis in?

University of California - Davis plays in the Big Sky Conference (BSKY).

Does University of California - Davis offer football scholarships?

University of California - Davis competes at the FCS level where programs can offer athletic scholarships, traditionally up to 63 equivalency scholarships.

School snapshot

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School type

Public

HBCU

Enrollment

39,871

Undergrad enrollment

31,506

Acceptance rate

37%

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