Brian Polian is veteran coach in college football, having worked at the Div. I level for over 20 years. His stops as an assistant include Michigan State, Buffalo, Baylor, UCF, Stanford, Texas A&M, and Notre Dame. He also served as the head coach at the University of Nevada, Reno and led the Wolf Pack to two bowl games in four seasons and unprecedented academic success. He is considered one of the top special teams coordinators in college football with his units appearing at or near the top of the national rankings multiple times throughout his career. ESPN.com, Rivals, and 247 have also recognized him as one of the top recruiters in the country at the conclusion of various recruiting cycles. He has served on the AFCA Ethics Committee and on the inaugural College Football Officials Competition Committee. He completed his undergraduate studies at John Carroll University, and his graduate degree from Baylor University.