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Western Kentucky University football recruiting info

Western Kentucky University is a NCAA FBS program in the Conference USA (CUSA) based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Use this page to review coaches, recruiting actions, and nearby programs in the same state.

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Kentucky NCAA FBS Conference USA (CUSA)

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Head coaches

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Joe Bernardi

Assistant Coach – Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

Emailjo******@wk**.edu

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Tyson Helton

Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

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Andy LaRussa

Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator

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Jimmy Lindsey

Assistant Coach – Run Game Coordinator/Edges/Defensive Line

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Davis Merritt

Assistant Coach – Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers

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Bodie Reeder

Assistant Coach – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Emailbo******@wk**.edu

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Bryan Applewhite

Assistant Coach – Running Backs

Emailbr******@wk**.edu

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Jason Barnes

Assistant Coach – Wide Receivers

Emailja******@wk**.edu

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Justin Brown

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Dayton LeBlanc

Assistant Coach – Defensive Tackles

Emailda******@wk**.edu

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Jason Martin

Assistant Coach – Cornerbacks

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David Metcalf

Assistant Coach – Safeties

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Kevin O'Brien

Assistant Coach – Tight Ends

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Trevor Borland

Quality Control – Quarterbacks

Emailtr******@to****.wku.edu

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Carson Burgess

Quality Control – Wide Receivers

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Saddiq Green

Graduate Assistant / Running Backs Coach

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Staymon Johnson

Quality Control – Linebackers

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Zach Kramme

General Manager/Director of Player Personnel

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Chase Lane

Director of Scouting

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Matt Pulford

Quality Control – Special Teams

Emailma******@wk**.edu

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Dean Shaffer

Quality Control – Defensive Backs

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Ryne Strickland

Quality Control – Offensive Line

Emailry******@wk**.edu

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Ashley Terhune

Director of Recruiting Operations

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Terrion Thompson

Quality Control – Defensive Line

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FAQs

Quick answers for families researching football programs, coaching staffs, and recruiting fit.

How many football coaches does Western Kentucky University have?

Western Kentucky University has 24 football coaches on staff.

What division is Western Kentucky University football?

Western Kentucky University competes in NCAA FBS football.

How do I contact Western Kentucky University football coaches?

SCOUT provides direct email addresses for 15 of 24 coaches at Western Kentucky University. You can also visit their recruiting questionnaire at https://www.fieldlevel.com/wku/football/recruiting.

What conference is Western Kentucky University in?

Western Kentucky University plays in the Conference USA (CUSA).

Does Western Kentucky University offer football scholarships?

Western Kentucky University competes at the FBS level where teams can offer athletic scholarships, traditionally up to 85 scholarship players.

School snapshot

Academic and campus context helps families narrow down realistic football fit before sending outreach.

School type

Public

HBCU

Enrollment

13,732

Undergrad enrollment

11,977

Acceptance rate

97%

In-state cost

$27,000

ACT range

18-25

SAT math range

480-580

SAT reading range

500-590

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