2025 SUMMER MAGAZINE PREVIEW
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| Name | Title |
| KC Keeler | Head Coach |
| John Johnson | Assistant Head Coach, Running Backs |
| Brad Cornelsen | Offensive Coordinator |
| Skyler Cassity | Defensive Coordinator |
| Chris Buckner | Passing Game Coordinator, Wide Receivers |
| Cooper Bassett | Offensive Line |
| Reggie Johnson | Linebackers |
| Matt Merkens | Tight Ends |
| Julian Wilson | Defensive Backs |
| Greg Richmond | Defensive Ends |
| Ike Eguae | Defensive Line |
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