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Southern Utah University Football

NCAA D1Western Athletic ConferenceCedar City, UT
How Southern Utah University Compares (NCAA D1)
18% higher than division average acceptance rate27% lower than division average$17,702 lower than division average

Coaching Staff (19)

DeLane Fitzgerald
HC

Coach DeLane Fitzgerald is entering his fourth year at the helm of the Thunderbirds football program. The 2024 season was a milestone year for Fitzgerald and the

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Beau Shields
Beau Shields

Graduate Assistant / Offensive Line Assistant

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Frankie Ayon
Frankie Ayon

Graduate Assistant / Safeties Assistant

Jack Nelson
Jack Nelson

Special Teams Coordinator / Wide Receivers Coach

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Jacob Stokes
Jacob Stokes

Graduate Assistant / Assistant Strength & Conditioning

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John Kelling
John Kelling

Associate Head Coach / Linebackers Coach / Running Game Coordinator

Associate Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Safeties Coach John Kelling joined the Southern Utah football staff in January 2022 and has played a key role in

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Jordan Brown
Jordan Brown

Director of Player Personnel / Assistant DFO

Jordan Brown Title Director of Player Personnel / Assistant DFO Email Address jordanbrown7@suu.edu Twitter @CoachBrown_SUU

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Joshua Runda
Joshua Runda

Assistant Defensive Line Coach

Coach Runda joins Southern Utah after recently serving at Iowa State, where he helped lead one of the nation’s top defenses. The Cyclones ranked among the best in

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Logan Hinton
Logan Hinton

Student Assistant

Nate Lealao
Nate Lealao

Nickels Coach

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Nick Rosser
Nick Rosser

Cornerbacks Coach

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Ron Hudson
Ron Hudson

Offensive Line Coach

Ron Hudson begins his first season at Southern Utah as offensive line coach, bringing more than 30 years of collegiate coaching experience. He served as head coach

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Ryan Hunt
Ryan Hunt

Interior Defensive Line Coach / Director of Football Operations

Assistant Coach | Defensive Tackles/Director of Football Operations SUU ‘04 2024: 20th Season at SUU Ryan Hunt is in his 20th year on the Thunderbird staff

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Scott Fahey
Scott Fahey

Tight Ends Coach

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Shay McClure
Shay McClure

Defensive Coordinator / Safeties Coach / Passing Game Coordinator

The Southern Utah University football program and Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald  announced the addition of Shay McClure as the team's linebackers coach and Special

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Talon Bird
Talon Bird

Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine (FB / MBB / M&W GOLF)

Talon Bird joined Southern Utah Athletics in August of 2022 as the new Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.  "Over his career, Talon has established

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Taylor Spencer
Taylor Spencer

Associate Director of Athletic Training (FB / T&F)

Taylor Spencer joined us in August of 2024 to take on the role of Assistant Director of Athletic Training within SUU’s Sports Medicine department where he will work

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Will Brunson
Will Brunson

Passing Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

Assistant Coach | Pass Game Coordinator Brunson joined Southern Utah’s coaching staff in January 2022, arriving from Frostburg State, where he had experience

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Zack Strand
Zack Strand

Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach

Following a successful playing career at both Frostburg State and Southern Utah, Zach Strand joined the Football staff as part of the strength and conditioning staff

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Program Snapshot

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Total Staff
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many coaches does Southern Utah University Football have?
The Southern Utah University Football program currently has 19 coaching staff members listed.
Who is the head coach of Southern Utah University Football?
DeLane Fitzgerald is the current head coach of Southern Utah University Football.
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Southern Utah University competes in NCAA D1 (Division I).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D1PublicNCAA since 1982Graduate
351 W. University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720
Acceptance Rate
80%
Undergrad Enrollment
9,533
Avg Net Price
$11,432/yr
In-State Tuition
$6,770/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,586/yr
6-Year Graduation Rate
59%
Freshman Retention
74%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$45,500/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026