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Hazelton, Scottie
Scottie Hazelton
- Title:
- Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
Scottie Hazelton was named as the Demon Deacons Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers coach on Jan. 2, 2025.
Hazelton, a 29-year coaching veteran who has been a defensive coordinator at four different Division-I institutions throughout his career, has consistently produced some of the best defenses in college football while also developing talent for the next level.
This marks the third Power-4 school Hazelton will be the defensive coordinator with stops at Michigan State (2020-23) and Kansas State (2019). Additionally since the 2020 NFL Draft, Hazelton has had six defenders selected. Three have come from his linebacker position, personally coaching NFL veterans Logan Wilson and Chase Muma.
Since returning to the FBS level in 2017, Hazelton’s defenses have totaled 156 turnovers. That total would tie the 32nd most by any school in the country during that seven-year stretch and only four ACC schools had more in that time. This includes leading the nation with 38 turnovers forced at Wyoming in 2017 and ranking first with 29 takeaways as a part of the Texas defensive brain trust in 2024.
Prior to coming back to coaching at the collegiate level, Hazelton helped tutor some of the best NFL linebackers during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2014-16. This included working with Paul Posluszny and Telvin Smith, each ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in tackles in 2015.
Hazelton’s championship pedigree dates back to his time as the defensive coordinator at North Dakota State. In his second stint with the program from 2007-11, the Bison claimed the FCS National Championship which began a streak of nine national championships over a 12-year span.
During his first coaching stint in Fargo from 2000-01, Hazelton learned under the leadership of Bob Babich and Gus Bradley who both went on to be defensive coordinators in the NFL. Bradley was also the head coach from the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2013-16.
Texas (2024):
In his lone season with the Longhorns, Hazelton helped lead Texas to the College Football Playoff, ranking third in the final CFP rankings. Texas spent much of the year inside the top three nationally including multiple weeks as the No. 1 team in the country.
In his role as the special assistant to the head coach, Hazelton worked with the Longhorn defense and specifically coached the nickelbacks. Texas ranked in the top 25 in nearly every statistical category including finishing the season with the No. 2 scoring defense, allowing just 13.2 points per game. Additionally, the Longhorns led the nation with 29 turnovers forced including having 20 interceptions which was second nationally.
Michigan State (2020-23):
In his final season at Michigan State, Hazelton helped Cal Halady to another standout season as he totaled 91 tackles and tied for seventh most in the Big Ten during the regular season. Additionally, Haladay also led the team and tied for second in the Big Ten with two fumble recoveries, including a 42-yard touchdown on a fumble recovery at Iowa. In the defensive backfield, Jaden Mangham finished the season with four interceptions, ranking sixth in the Big Ten and 19th nationally, helping him earn honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media.
During his first season as the linebackers coach in 2022, Hazelton mentored Cal Haladay, who led the Big Ten in tackles per game (10.0) and recorded the most tackles (120) of any Spartan since 2009. Haladay earned second-team All-Big Ten honors and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week in back-to-back weeks following his performances in victories over No. 14 Illinois (nine tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss) and Rutgers (career-high 19 stops). In addition, Jacoby Windmon split time at defensive end and linebacker for MSU, and in his first start at linebacker for the Spartans, he earned Big Ten and National Defensive Player of the Week accolades for his role (11 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, one interception, one forced fumble) in helping MSU to a double-overtime win against Wisconsin in Week 7. Graduate transfer cornerback Ameer Speed, in his lone season for the Spartans, started 11 games and was chosen in the sixth round (No. 214 overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
A total of six Spartans earned All-Big Ten recognition on defense in 2021 as Michigan State capped the biggest turnaround in school history with an 11-2 record, a New Year’s Six bowl victory over No. 12 Pitt in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and a Top 10 national ranking (No. 8 coaches, No. 9 AP). Defensive tackle Jacob Slade, one of the highest rated interior linemen in the nation according to Pro Football Focus, was a first-team All-PFF Big Ten honoree and a third-team choice by the media; he was named to the Associated Press All-Bowl Team following his six tackle performance (two sacks, 1.5 TFLs) in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl win.
Slade earned an all-star game invite to the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate All-Star Bowl and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals. Defensive end Jacub Panasiuk closed his five-year Spartan career with career highs in sacks (7) and TFLs (11) to earn second-team All-Big Ten accolades, while safety Xavier Henderson picked up third-team honors after tying for the team lead with a career-high 96 tackles. Linebackers Quavaris Crouch and Haladay, along with defensive back Darius Snow, garnered honorable mention. Haladay also was named a Freshman All-American with his 96 tackles and two interception returns for touchdowns.
During his first season in East Lansing, Hazelton coached three All-Big Ten performers. Redshirt junior cornerback Shakur Brown tied for third in the nation with five interceptions to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and second-team All-America honors from the Walter Camp Foundation, senior linebacker Antjuan Simmons led the team in tackles for the second straight year to pick up second-team all-league plaudits from the media, and defensive end Drew Beesley garnered honorable mention accolades. In addition, defensive tackle Naquan Jones had a career-high five TFLs and signed as an undrafted free agent with Tennessee; he went on to play 13 games for the AFC South champions during his rookie season in 2021.
Kansas State (2019):
Prior to arriving at Michigan State in 2020, Hazelton spent one season as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Kansas State in 2019.
He made an immediate impact in his only season in Manhattan in 2019, as the Wildcats ranked among the best defensive teams in the Big 12. Kansas State was second in the conference in scoring defense, allowing just 21.4 points per game, the program's best mark since 2003. Part of the reason for K-State's success on defense was the dramatic improvement on third downs; under Hazelton, the Wildcats ranked first in the Big 12 and second in the FBS in third-down defense (.280), compared to eighth in the league and 110th in the FBS the season prior (.448). KSU also ranked second in the conference and 15th in the FBS in fewest first downs allowed (224), and second in the league in pass defense (202.9 ypg). Overall, the Wildcats ranked fourth in the Big 12 in total defense (368.4 ypg), the best for the program since 2013.
Five players picked up All-Big 12 honors on defense for the Wildcats in 2019, including first-team defensive end Wyatt Hubert, who also earned votes for both the defensive player and defensive lineman of the year awards. In addition, linebacker Elijah Sullivan garnered honorable mention accolades under Hazelton’s watch. Hubert was selected in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft by Cincinnati.
Wyoming (2017-18):
Hazelton came to Manhattan after a successful two-year run as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Wyoming (2017-18). The Cowboys ranked in the top 25 nationally both seasons in total defense and top 30 nationally in scoring defense. Additionally, Hazelton saw 13 Wyoming defenders earn All-Mountain West honors, including four by linebackers.
His first season coordinating the Cowboy defense was an extremely productive one. Wyoming's 2017 defense was No. 1 in the nation in takeaways, forcing 38 opponent turnovers thanks to a nation-leading 18 fumbles recovered and a No. 2 ranking with 20 interceptions. The Cowboys ranked ninth in the country in scoring defense (17.5 points per game), 13th in pass defense (174.9 yards per game), 14th in pass efficiency defense (112.67), 21st in red zone defense (.765) and 23rd in total defense (335.2 yards per game). Three Cowboys earned first-team All-Mountain West accolades on defense and nine defensive players were honored overall.
In 2018, Wyoming ranked 19th in the FBS in total defense (326.2 yards per game), 25th in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game) and 29th in scoring defense (22.0 points per game). Four Cowboys earned All-MWC honors, while safety Andrew Wingard left Wyoming with a Mountain West-record tying 454 career tackles.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2014-16):
Hazelton got back into the college game at Wyoming after spending three seasons (2014-16) in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars as the assistant linebackers coach. While in Jacksonville, he was reunited with head coach Gus Bradley, who was Hazelton's position coach at Fort Lewis College.
In 2016, Hazelton was part of a Jacksonville defensive staff that saw the Jaguars rank sixth in the NFL in total defense (321.7 yards per game) and fifth in passing defense (215.2 yards per game). Two linebackers Hazelton worked with, Paul Posluszny and Telvin Smith, each ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in tackles in 2015.
Nevada (2013):
In his lone season as the defensive coordinator for Nevada, the Wolfpack ranked in the top 25 nationally in turnover margin while also tutoring one of the best pass rushers in the country in Brock Hekking. He finished in the top 25 in sacks per game and his 9.0 was the best of his career before signing as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2014.
USC (2012):
Hazelton came to Nevada after one season at USC where he coached linebackers for the Trojans. With the Trojans, Hazelton helped the USC defense improve in pass defense, pass efficiency defense and tackles for loss (eighth in the nation) and coached Dion Bailey and Hayes Pullard to All-Pac 12 honors as sophomores.
North Dakota State (2007-11):
Before making the jump to the NFL, Hazelton coached for five seasons at North Dakota State from 2007-11. He was the defensive line coach from 2007 to 2009 before taking over as defensive coordinator and coaching the linebackers in 2010 and 2011.
During his first season as defensive coordinator in 2010, NDSU's defense ranked seventh nationally in both scoring defense (18.21 points per game) and turnover margin (+1.07 per game), 15th in pass efficiency defense (105.7), and 19th in sacks (2.57 per game). That season, the Bison made their first appearance in the FCS playoffs, advancing to the quarterfinals.
In 2011, the Bison defense led the nation in scoring defense (12.73 points per game), while they were eighth in turnover margin (+1.20 per game), 17th in rushing defense (118.73 yards per game), 19th in sacks (2.67 per game) and 20th in total defense (315.93 yards per game). Hazelton’s defensive unit was a big part of North Dakota State’s first-ever FCS title, which began a streak of nine national championships over a 12-year span.
While coaching the defensive line, Hazelton helped the 2008 Bison lead the FCS in pass defense (116.82 yards per game), rank second in sacks (3.36 per game), fifth in total defense (254.0 yards per game), fifth in tackles for loss (8.55 per game) and 19th in scoring defense (19.18 points per game).
Missouri Southern State and Michigan Tech (2004-06)
Hazelton was hired at Missouri Southern State for the 2004 and 2005 seasons as defensive coordinator and safeties coach. In his first season, Missouri Southern turned over the opposition 25 times including 13 interceptions and 12 fumble recoveries while forcing 21 turnovers in 2005.
In 2006, he coached the linebackers and special teams at Michigan Tech before returning to North Dakota State in 2007.
Early coaching stops (1996-03):
Hazelton's coaching career began in 1996 at his alma mater, Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. He was the defensive backs coach for the Skyhawks from 1996 to 1999, while he was the interim defensive coordinator in 1998. Hazelton served his first stint at North Dakota State from 2000 to 2001 as a defensive graduate assistant before moving into a full-time coaching position at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, in 2002 and 2003 where he served as recruiting coordinator and defensive backs coach.
Aa a player:
Hazelton played his college football at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. He was a three-year letterman at linebacker from 1992-94, and earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Fort Lewis in 1997.
Family
He and his wife Brooke have four children with daughters, Ava and Sophie, and two sons, Bode and Crew.
Postseason History
Coaching History
NFL Players (Round Drafted)
Hazelton, a 29-year coaching veteran who has been a defensive coordinator at four different Division-I institutions throughout his career, has consistently produced some of the best defenses in college football while also developing talent for the next level.
This marks the third Power-4 school Hazelton will be the defensive coordinator with stops at Michigan State (2020-23) and Kansas State (2019). Additionally since the 2020 NFL Draft, Hazelton has had six defenders selected. Three have come from his linebacker position, personally coaching NFL veterans Logan Wilson and Chase Muma.
Since returning to the FBS level in 2017, Hazelton’s defenses have totaled 156 turnovers. That total would tie the 32nd most by any school in the country during that seven-year stretch and only four ACC schools had more in that time. This includes leading the nation with 38 turnovers forced at Wyoming in 2017 and ranking first with 29 takeaways as a part of the Texas defensive brain trust in 2024.
Prior to coming back to coaching at the collegiate level, Hazelton helped tutor some of the best NFL linebackers during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2014-16. This included working with Paul Posluszny and Telvin Smith, each ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in tackles in 2015.
Hazelton’s championship pedigree dates back to his time as the defensive coordinator at North Dakota State. In his second stint with the program from 2007-11, the Bison claimed the FCS National Championship which began a streak of nine national championships over a 12-year span.
During his first coaching stint in Fargo from 2000-01, Hazelton learned under the leadership of Bob Babich and Gus Bradley who both went on to be defensive coordinators in the NFL. Bradley was also the head coach from the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2013-16.
Texas (2024):
In his lone season with the Longhorns, Hazelton helped lead Texas to the College Football Playoff, ranking third in the final CFP rankings. Texas spent much of the year inside the top three nationally including multiple weeks as the No. 1 team in the country.
In his role as the special assistant to the head coach, Hazelton worked with the Longhorn defense and specifically coached the nickelbacks. Texas ranked in the top 25 in nearly every statistical category including finishing the season with the No. 2 scoring defense, allowing just 13.2 points per game. Additionally, the Longhorns led the nation with 29 turnovers forced including having 20 interceptions which was second nationally.
Michigan State (2020-23):
In his final season at Michigan State, Hazelton helped Cal Halady to another standout season as he totaled 91 tackles and tied for seventh most in the Big Ten during the regular season. Additionally, Haladay also led the team and tied for second in the Big Ten with two fumble recoveries, including a 42-yard touchdown on a fumble recovery at Iowa. In the defensive backfield, Jaden Mangham finished the season with four interceptions, ranking sixth in the Big Ten and 19th nationally, helping him earn honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media.
During his first season as the linebackers coach in 2022, Hazelton mentored Cal Haladay, who led the Big Ten in tackles per game (10.0) and recorded the most tackles (120) of any Spartan since 2009. Haladay earned second-team All-Big Ten honors and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week in back-to-back weeks following his performances in victories over No. 14 Illinois (nine tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss) and Rutgers (career-high 19 stops). In addition, Jacoby Windmon split time at defensive end and linebacker for MSU, and in his first start at linebacker for the Spartans, he earned Big Ten and National Defensive Player of the Week accolades for his role (11 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, one interception, one forced fumble) in helping MSU to a double-overtime win against Wisconsin in Week 7. Graduate transfer cornerback Ameer Speed, in his lone season for the Spartans, started 11 games and was chosen in the sixth round (No. 214 overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
A total of six Spartans earned All-Big Ten recognition on defense in 2021 as Michigan State capped the biggest turnaround in school history with an 11-2 record, a New Year’s Six bowl victory over No. 12 Pitt in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and a Top 10 national ranking (No. 8 coaches, No. 9 AP). Defensive tackle Jacob Slade, one of the highest rated interior linemen in the nation according to Pro Football Focus, was a first-team All-PFF Big Ten honoree and a third-team choice by the media; he was named to the Associated Press All-Bowl Team following his six tackle performance (two sacks, 1.5 TFLs) in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl win.
Slade earned an all-star game invite to the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate All-Star Bowl and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals. Defensive end Jacub Panasiuk closed his five-year Spartan career with career highs in sacks (7) and TFLs (11) to earn second-team All-Big Ten accolades, while safety Xavier Henderson picked up third-team honors after tying for the team lead with a career-high 96 tackles. Linebackers Quavaris Crouch and Haladay, along with defensive back Darius Snow, garnered honorable mention. Haladay also was named a Freshman All-American with his 96 tackles and two interception returns for touchdowns.
During his first season in East Lansing, Hazelton coached three All-Big Ten performers. Redshirt junior cornerback Shakur Brown tied for third in the nation with five interceptions to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and second-team All-America honors from the Walter Camp Foundation, senior linebacker Antjuan Simmons led the team in tackles for the second straight year to pick up second-team all-league plaudits from the media, and defensive end Drew Beesley garnered honorable mention accolades. In addition, defensive tackle Naquan Jones had a career-high five TFLs and signed as an undrafted free agent with Tennessee; he went on to play 13 games for the AFC South champions during his rookie season in 2021.
Kansas State (2019):
Prior to arriving at Michigan State in 2020, Hazelton spent one season as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Kansas State in 2019.
He made an immediate impact in his only season in Manhattan in 2019, as the Wildcats ranked among the best defensive teams in the Big 12. Kansas State was second in the conference in scoring defense, allowing just 21.4 points per game, the program's best mark since 2003. Part of the reason for K-State's success on defense was the dramatic improvement on third downs; under Hazelton, the Wildcats ranked first in the Big 12 and second in the FBS in third-down defense (.280), compared to eighth in the league and 110th in the FBS the season prior (.448). KSU also ranked second in the conference and 15th in the FBS in fewest first downs allowed (224), and second in the league in pass defense (202.9 ypg). Overall, the Wildcats ranked fourth in the Big 12 in total defense (368.4 ypg), the best for the program since 2013.
Five players picked up All-Big 12 honors on defense for the Wildcats in 2019, including first-team defensive end Wyatt Hubert, who also earned votes for both the defensive player and defensive lineman of the year awards. In addition, linebacker Elijah Sullivan garnered honorable mention accolades under Hazelton’s watch. Hubert was selected in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft by Cincinnati.
Wyoming (2017-18):
Hazelton came to Manhattan after a successful two-year run as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Wyoming (2017-18). The Cowboys ranked in the top 25 nationally both seasons in total defense and top 30 nationally in scoring defense. Additionally, Hazelton saw 13 Wyoming defenders earn All-Mountain West honors, including four by linebackers.
His first season coordinating the Cowboy defense was an extremely productive one. Wyoming's 2017 defense was No. 1 in the nation in takeaways, forcing 38 opponent turnovers thanks to a nation-leading 18 fumbles recovered and a No. 2 ranking with 20 interceptions. The Cowboys ranked ninth in the country in scoring defense (17.5 points per game), 13th in pass defense (174.9 yards per game), 14th in pass efficiency defense (112.67), 21st in red zone defense (.765) and 23rd in total defense (335.2 yards per game). Three Cowboys earned first-team All-Mountain West accolades on defense and nine defensive players were honored overall.
In 2018, Wyoming ranked 19th in the FBS in total defense (326.2 yards per game), 25th in rushing defense (129.5 yards per game) and 29th in scoring defense (22.0 points per game). Four Cowboys earned All-MWC honors, while safety Andrew Wingard left Wyoming with a Mountain West-record tying 454 career tackles.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2014-16):
Hazelton got back into the college game at Wyoming after spending three seasons (2014-16) in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars as the assistant linebackers coach. While in Jacksonville, he was reunited with head coach Gus Bradley, who was Hazelton's position coach at Fort Lewis College.
In 2016, Hazelton was part of a Jacksonville defensive staff that saw the Jaguars rank sixth in the NFL in total defense (321.7 yards per game) and fifth in passing defense (215.2 yards per game). Two linebackers Hazelton worked with, Paul Posluszny and Telvin Smith, each ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in tackles in 2015.
Nevada (2013):
In his lone season as the defensive coordinator for Nevada, the Wolfpack ranked in the top 25 nationally in turnover margin while also tutoring one of the best pass rushers in the country in Brock Hekking. He finished in the top 25 in sacks per game and his 9.0 was the best of his career before signing as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2014.
USC (2012):
Hazelton came to Nevada after one season at USC where he coached linebackers for the Trojans. With the Trojans, Hazelton helped the USC defense improve in pass defense, pass efficiency defense and tackles for loss (eighth in the nation) and coached Dion Bailey and Hayes Pullard to All-Pac 12 honors as sophomores.
North Dakota State (2007-11):
Before making the jump to the NFL, Hazelton coached for five seasons at North Dakota State from 2007-11. He was the defensive line coach from 2007 to 2009 before taking over as defensive coordinator and coaching the linebackers in 2010 and 2011.
During his first season as defensive coordinator in 2010, NDSU's defense ranked seventh nationally in both scoring defense (18.21 points per game) and turnover margin (+1.07 per game), 15th in pass efficiency defense (105.7), and 19th in sacks (2.57 per game). That season, the Bison made their first appearance in the FCS playoffs, advancing to the quarterfinals.
In 2011, the Bison defense led the nation in scoring defense (12.73 points per game), while they were eighth in turnover margin (+1.20 per game), 17th in rushing defense (118.73 yards per game), 19th in sacks (2.67 per game) and 20th in total defense (315.93 yards per game). Hazelton’s defensive unit was a big part of North Dakota State’s first-ever FCS title, which began a streak of nine national championships over a 12-year span.
While coaching the defensive line, Hazelton helped the 2008 Bison lead the FCS in pass defense (116.82 yards per game), rank second in sacks (3.36 per game), fifth in total defense (254.0 yards per game), fifth in tackles for loss (8.55 per game) and 19th in scoring defense (19.18 points per game).
Missouri Southern State and Michigan Tech (2004-06)
Hazelton was hired at Missouri Southern State for the 2004 and 2005 seasons as defensive coordinator and safeties coach. In his first season, Missouri Southern turned over the opposition 25 times including 13 interceptions and 12 fumble recoveries while forcing 21 turnovers in 2005.
In 2006, he coached the linebackers and special teams at Michigan Tech before returning to North Dakota State in 2007.
Early coaching stops (1996-03):
Hazelton's coaching career began in 1996 at his alma mater, Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. He was the defensive backs coach for the Skyhawks from 1996 to 1999, while he was the interim defensive coordinator in 1998. Hazelton served his first stint at North Dakota State from 2000 to 2001 as a defensive graduate assistant before moving into a full-time coaching position at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, in 2002 and 2003 where he served as recruiting coordinator and defensive backs coach.
Aa a player:
Hazelton played his college football at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. He was a three-year letterman at linebacker from 1992-94, and earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Fort Lewis in 1997.
Family
He and his wife Brooke have four children with daughters, Ava and Sophie, and two sons, Bode and Crew.
Postseason History
| Season | Bowl/Playoff Game | Opponent | Result |
| 2024 | CFP Quarterfinal/Peach Bowl (Texas) | Arizona State | TBD |
| 2024 | CFP First Round (Texas) | Clemson | W, 38-24 |
| 2021 | Peach Bowl (Michigan State) | Pitt | W, 31-21 |
| 2019 | Liberty Bowl (Kansas State) | Navy | L, 20-17 |
| 2017 | Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Wyoming) | Central Michigan | W, 37-14 |
| 2012 | Sun Bowl (USC) | Georgia Tech | L, 21-7 |
| 2011 | FCS Playoffs - Championship (NDSU) | Sam Houston State | W, 17-6 |
| 2011 | FCS Playoffs - Semifinal (NDSU) | Georgia Southern | W, 35-7 |
| 2011 | FCS Playoffs - Quarterfinal (NDSU) | Lehigh | W, 24-0 |
| 2011 | FCS Playoffs - Second Round (NDSU) | James Madison | W, 26-14 |
| 2010 | FCS Playoffs - Quarterfinals (NDSU) | Eastern Washington | L, 38-31 |
| 2010 | FCS Playoffs - Second Round (NDSU) | Montana State | W, 42-17 |
| 2010 | FCS Playoffs - First Round (NDSU) | Robert Morris | W, 43-17 |
| 2000 | Division II Playoffs - Semifinal (NDSU) | NW Missouri State | W, 31-17 |
| 2000 | Division II Playoffs - Quarterfinal (NDSU) | Nebraska-Omaha | W, 43-21 |
| 2000 | Division II Playoffs - First Round (NDSU) | Delta State | L, 16-34 |
Coaching History
| Seasons | School/Team | Title |
| 2025-Present | Wake Forest | Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers |
| 2024 | Texas | Special Assistant to the Head Coach |
| 2020-23 | Michigan State | Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers |
| 2019 | Kansas State | Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers |
| 2017-18 | Wyoming | Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers |
| 2014-16 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Assistant Linebackers |
| 2013 | Nevada | Defensive Coordinator |
| 2012 | USC | Linebackers |
| 2010-11 | North Dakota State | Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers |
| 2007-09 | North Dakota State | Defensive Line |
| 2006 | Michigan Tech | Special Teams/Linebackers |
| 2004-05 | Missouri Southern State | Defensive Coordinator |
| 2002-03 | St. Olaf | Defensive Backs |
| 2000-01 | North Dakota State | Graduate Assistant |
| 1999 | Fort Lewis | Defensive Coordinator |
| 1996-98 | Fort Lewis | Defensive Backs |
NFL Players (Round Drafted)
- CB Jahdae Barron (1st) - Texas '25 - Denver Broncos
- DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah (1st) - Kansas State ‘23 - Kansas City Chiefs
- CB Ameer Speed (6th) - Michigan State ‘23 - New England Patriots
- LB Chad Muma (3rd) - Wyoming ‘22 - Jacksonville Jaguars
- DE Wyatt Hubert (7th) - Kansas State ‘21 - Cincinnati Bengals
- DL Naquan Jones (UDFA) - Michigan State ‘21 - Tennessee Titans
- DB Shakur Brown (UDFA) - Michigan State ‘21 - Pittsburgh Steelers
- LB Logan Wilson (3rd) - Wyoming ‘20 - Cincinnati Bengals
- LB Cassh Maluia (6th) - Wyoming ‘20 - New England Patriots
- S Marcus Epps (6th) - Wyoming ‘19 - Minnesota Vikings
- S Andrew Wingard (UDFA) - Wyoming ‘19 - Jacksonville Jaguars
- LB Hayes Pullard III (7th) - USC ‘15 - Cleveland Browns
- LB Devon Kennard (5th) - USC ‘14 - New York Giants
- CB Marcus Williams (UDFA) - North Dakota State ‘14 - Houston Texans
- DL Brock Hekking (UDFA) - Nevada ‘14 - Los Angeles Chargers
- Birthday: December 19, 1973
- Hometown: Brighton, Colo.
- Education: Fort Lewis College ‘97 (B.S. in Exercise Science)
- Wife: Brooke
- Children: two daughters, Ava and Sophie, and two sons, Bode and Crew
Sept. 27, 2025: Coach Jake Dickert Postgame Press Conference Following Game vs. Georgia Tech
Sunday, September 28
Dylan Hazen forces the fumble
Saturday, September 27
Demond Claiborne takes it 27 yards for the TD
Saturday, September 27
Robbie Ashford gets the Deacs' first score of the day
Saturday, September 27
