Bryan Schor

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Bryan Schor
Current position
Title Tight ends coach
Team Georgia Southern
Conference Sun Belt Conference
Biographical details
Born (1995-03-24) March 24, 1995 (age 30)
Milford, Pennsylvania
Playing career
2014–2017 James Madison
2019 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2019 Ottawa Redblacks
Position Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2020–2021 East Carolina (GA)
2022–2024 Georgia Southern (sr. analyst)
2025–presentGeorgia Southern (TE)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
  • FCS national champion (2016)
  • Dudley Award (2016)
  • CAA Offensive Player of the Year (2016)
  • First Team All-CAA (2016)
  • Second Team All-CAA (2017)

Bryan Schor (born March 24, 1995) is an American football coach and former professional quarterback who serves as the tight ends coach at Georgia Southern. He played college football at James Madison University, where he led the Dukes to the 2016 FCS national championship, and later spent time in the Canadian Football League before transitioning into coaching.

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Early life

Schor attended Delaware Valley High School in Milford, Pennsylvania, where he earned all-conference, all-county, and all-state honors as a quarterback. He completed his high school career with 6,518 passing yards and 56 touchdowns. [1]

Playing career

Lackawanna College

Schor began his collegiate career at Lackawanna College before transferring to James Madison University. [1]

James Madison

After transferring to James Madison, Schor became the Dukes’ starting quarterback during the 2016 season. He led JMU to a 14–1 record and captured the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS National Championship, defeating Youngstown State in the title game. [2]

During the 2016 season, Schor passed for over 3,000 yards and accounted for more than 30 total touchdowns. He earned All-American honors, was named Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Offensive Player of the Year, earned First Team All-CAA recognition, and won the Bill Dudley Award as Virginia's top Division I player. [3]

Schor returned as the starter in 2017 and was named a team captain, leading JMU to a second consecutive appearance in the FCS National Championship Game. He finished the season with 3,222 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and seven rushing touchdowns, earning Second Team All-CAA honors. [1]

At the conclusion of his collegiate career, Schor became James Madison's all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, completions, and total offense, and was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award. [4]

Canadian Football League

Following his collegiate career, Schor pursued a professional career in the Canadian Football League. He signed his first professional contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on January 30, 2019. [5]

Schor participated in offseason activities and training camp with Winnipeg before later joining the Ottawa Redblacks during the 2019 season. He did not appear in a regular-season game and transitioned into coaching following the season. [6]

Coaching career

Schor transitioned into coaching in the spring of 2020, when he was hired as an offensive graduate assistant at East Carolina University. He served in that role through the 2020 and 2021 seasons, contributing to offensive game planning and working closely with the Pirates’ quarterbacks, including Holton Ahlers. [7]

In the spring of 2022, Schor was hired by Georgia Southern as a senior analyst, where he assisted with film breakdown, opponent scouting, and offensive support. He remained in that role through the 2024 season. [7]

In January 2025, Schor was promoted to tight ends coach, marking his first on-field assistant coaching role at the FBS level. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Bryan Schor". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  2. "JMU Wins 2016 FCS National Championship". James Madison University Athletics. January 7, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  3. "Schor Earns All-American Honors". James Madison University Athletics. December 20, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  4. "Schor Named Walter Payton Award Finalist". James Madison University Athletics. November 20, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  5. "Bryan Schor Signs CFL Contract with Winnipeg Blue Bombers". James Madison University Athletics. January 30, 2019. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  6. "Bryan Schor". CFL.ca. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Bryan Schor". Georgia Southern University Athletics. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  8. "Bryan Schor Promoted to Tight Ends Coach". Georgia Southern University Athletics. January 16, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2026.