Andy Thompson (American football)

Last updated
Andy Thompson
Current position
Title Head coach
Team Sacramento State
Conference Big Sky
Record8–5
Biographical details
Born (1980-04-30) April 30, 1980 (age 43)
Walla Walla, Washington, U.S.
Alma mater Montana (2004)
Playing career
1999–2003 Montana
Position(s) Linebacker, quarterback, safety
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2004 Eastern Oregon (LB/ST)
2005–2006 Northern Arizona (RB)
2007–2008Northern Arizona (LB)
2009–2018Northern Arizona (DC)
2019–2022 Sacramento State (DC)
2023–presentSacramento State
Head coaching record
Overall8–5
Tournaments1–1 (NCAA Division I)

Andrew Thompson (born April 30, 1980) is an American football coach and former player, currently the head coach at Sacramento State. Formerly the Hornets' defensive coordinator for four seasons under Troy Taylor, he was promoted in December 2022 after Taylor left for Stanford University. [1]

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Head coaching record

YearTeamOverallConferenceStandingBowl/playoffs
Sacramento State Hornets (Big Sky Conference)(2023–present)
2023 Sacramento State 8–54–4T–6thL NCAA Division I Second Round
Total:8–5

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References

  1. Dapper, Michelle (2022-12-16). "Sacramento State football welcomes Andy Thompson as new head coach". KCRA. Retrieved 2023-05-06.