Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
CUSA
· Tyson Helton
· Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
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2026 Record
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football Coaching Staff
2026 Western Kentucky Coaching Staff
12 on-field coaches
10 new in 2026
2 retained
Offense
5 coaches
OC
Bodie Reeder
Assistant Coach – Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
RB
Bryan Applewhite
Assistant Coach – Running Backs
WR
Jason Barnes
Assistant Coach – Wide Receivers
TE
Kevin O'Brien
Assistant Coach – Tight Ends
OL
Joe Bernardi
Assistant Coach – Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Defense
5 coaches
DC
Davis Merritt
Assistant Coach – Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers
DL
Dayton LeBlanc
Assistant Coach – Defensive Tackles
DL
Jimmy Lindsey
Assistant Coach – Run Game Coordinator/Edges/Defensive Line
DB
Jason Martin
Assistant Coach – Cornerbacks
DB
David Metcalf
Assistant Coach – Safeties
Special Teams
1 coach
ST
Andy LaRussa
Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator