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  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'0" 192 lbs
    Gr. Winnetka, Ill. New Trier
    Graduate Student Winnetka, Ill. New Trier
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Toledo, Ohio St. John's
    Freshman Toledo, Ohio St. John's
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Clinton Township, Mich. L'Anse Creuse
    Redshirt Freshman Clinton Township, Mich. L'Anse Creuse
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 193 lbs
    R-So. Cincinnati, Ohio St. Xavier
    Redshirt Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio St. Xavier
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'9" 185 lbs
    Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Brebeuf
    Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. Brebeuf
  • Safety S 6'1" 176 lbs
    R-So. Dayton, Ohio Vandalia-Butler
    Redshirt Sophomore Dayton, Ohio Vandalia-Butler
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 170 lbs
    R-Fr. Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove North
    Redshirt Freshman Downers Grove, Ill. Downers Grove North
  • Cornerback CB 6'1" 175 lbs
    Fr. Mason, Ohio Mason
    Freshman Mason, Ohio Mason
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 199 lbs
    R-Jr. Fenton, Mich. Fenton
    Redshirt Junior Fenton, Mich. Fenton
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 173 lbs
    R-Jr. Broadview Heights, Ohio Brecksville-Broadview Heights
    Redshirt Junior Broadview Heights, Ohio Brecksville-Broadview Heights
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 205 lbs
    R-Fr. Piqua, Ohio Piqua
    Redshirt Freshman Piqua, Ohio Piqua
  • Cornerback CB 5'11" 192 lbs
    R-So. Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle
    Redshirt Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 196 lbs
    R-So. Lombard, Ill. Glenbard East
    Redshirt Sophomore Lombard, Ill. Glenbard East
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 158 lbs
    Gr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Forest Hills Eastern
    Graduate Student Grand Rapids, Mich. Forest Hills Eastern
  • Quarterback QB 6'5" 205 lbs
    R-Fr. Richmond, Ind. Bishop Chatard
    Redshirt Freshman Richmond, Ind. Bishop Chatard
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 195 lbs
    So. Proctorville, Ohio Huntington (WV)
    Sophomore Proctorville, Ohio Huntington (WV)
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 235 lbs
    R-Jr. Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington North
    Redshirt Junior Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington North
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 210 lbs
    Fr. East Liverpool, Ohio Beaver Local
    Freshman East Liverpool, Ohio Beaver Local
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 182 lbs
    R-Fr. Tipp City, Ohio Tippecanoe
    Redshirt Freshman Tipp City, Ohio Tippecanoe
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 207 lbs
    Gr. Deland, Fla. Deland
    Graduate Student Deland, Fla. Deland
  • Safety S 5'10" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Hazlet, N.J. Raritan
    Redshirt Freshman Hazlet, N.J. Raritan
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 205 lbs
    Fr. Rocky River, Ohio Rocky River
    Freshman Rocky River, Ohio Rocky River
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 170 lbs
    Fr. Damascus, Md. Damascus
    Freshman Damascus, Md. Damascus
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 162 lbs
    R-So. Burke, Va. Robinson
    Redshirt Sophomore Burke, Va. Robinson
  • Safety S 6'0" 197 lbs
    R-So. Galena, Ohio Olentangy Berlin
    Redshirt Sophomore Galena, Ohio Olentangy Berlin
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 208 lbs
    R-Sr. Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy
    Redshirt Senior Lewis Center, Ohio Olentangy
  • Tight End TE 6'0" 221 lbs
    R-Sr. Troy, Ohio Tippecanoe
    Redshirt Senior Troy, Ohio Tippecanoe
  • Safety S 5'11" 186 lbs
    R-So. New Albany, Ohio New Albany
    Redshirt Sophomore New Albany, Ohio New Albany
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 203 lbs
    R-Jr. Mason, Ohio Kings
    Redshirt Junior Mason, Ohio Kings
  • Cornerback CB 5'10" 175 lbs
    R-Fr. Dayton, Ohio Wayne
    Redshirt Freshman Dayton, Ohio Wayne
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 176 lbs
    R-So. Louisville, Ky. Male
    Redshirt Sophomore Louisville, Ky. Male
  • Cornerback CB 6'2" 177 lbs
    R-Fr. Elmhurst, Ill. York Community
    Redshirt Freshman Elmhurst, Ill. York Community
  • Running Back RB 5'7" 179 lbs
    R-So. West Liberty, Ohio West Liberty-Salem
    Redshirt Sophomore West Liberty, Ohio West Liberty-Salem
  • Safety S 6'1" 190 lbs
    Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Brebeuf
    Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. Brebeuf
  • Running Back RB 5'8" 198 lbs
    So. Granville, Ohio Newark Catholic
    Sophomore Granville, Ohio Newark Catholic
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 183 lbs
    R-So. Fairfax, Va. Robinson
    Redshirt Sophomore Fairfax, Va. Robinson
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    R-Jr. Knoxville, Tenn. Farragut
    Redshirt Junior Knoxville, Tenn. Farragut
  • Safety S 5'10" 192 lbs
    R-Jr. Lebanon, Ohio Fenwick
    Redshirt Junior Lebanon, Ohio Fenwick
  • Safety S 6'1" 199 lbs
    R-Jr. Fairfax, Va. Robinson
    Redshirt Junior Fairfax, Va. Robinson
  • Safety S 6'4" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Syracuse, N.Y. West Genesee
    Redshirt Freshman Syracuse, N.Y. West Genesee
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 215 lbs
    R-So. LaGrange, Ohio Keystone
    Redshirt Sophomore LaGrange, Ohio Keystone
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 185 lbs
    Fr. New Palestine, Ind. New Palestine
    Freshman New Palestine, Ind. New Palestine
  • Cornerback CB 6'0" 167 lbs
    R-Fr. Pataskala, Ohio Reynoldsburg
    Redshirt Freshman Pataskala, Ohio Reynoldsburg
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 205 lbs
    So. Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
    Sophomore Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
  • Safety S 6'0" 193 lbs
    R-So. Richmond, Va. St. Christopher's
    Redshirt Sophomore Richmond, Va. St. Christopher's
  • Safety S 5'10" 202 lbs
    Sr. Piqua, Ohio Piqua
    Senior Piqua, Ohio Piqua
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 221 lbs
    R-Jr. Louisville, Ky. Trinity
    Redshirt Junior Louisville, Ky. Trinity
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 180 lbs
    Gr. Easton, Pa. Easton
    Graduate Student Easton, Pa. Easton
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio Moeller
    Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Moeller
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 219 lbs
    R-Fr. Frankfort, Ill. St. Rita
    Redshirt Freshman Frankfort, Ill. St. Rita
  • Safety S 5'11" 205 lbs
    Fr. Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian
    Freshman Lexington, Ky. Lexington Christian
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 210 lbs
    Fr. North Barrington, Ill. Barrington
    Freshman North Barrington, Ill. Barrington
  • Running Back RB 5'11" 180 lbs
    Fr. Lothian, Md. Northern
    Freshman Lothian, Md. Northern
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 200 lbs
    Fr. Dayton, Ohio Vandalia-Butler
    Freshman Dayton, Ohio Vandalia-Butler
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 218 lbs
    R-Jr. South Elgin, Ill. St. Charles North
    Redshirt Junior South Elgin, Ill. St. Charles North
  • Safety S 6'1" 190 lbs
    Fr. Osceola, Ind. Penn
    Freshman Osceola, Ind. Penn
  • Safety S 6'1" 195 lbs
    R-So. Milford, Ohio St. Xavier
    Redshirt Sophomore Milford, Ohio St. Xavier
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 235 lbs
    Fr. Lemont, Ill Lemont
    Freshman Lemont, Ill Lemont
  • Kicker K 6'4" 226 lbs
    R-So. Cincinnati, Ohio Elder
    Redshirt Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio Elder
  • Fullback FB 5'8" 215 lbs
    Fr. Huntersville, N.C. Christ The King
    Freshman Huntersville, N.C. Christ The King
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 260 lbs
    R-Fr. Clarksville, Ohio Clinton-Massie
    Redshirt Freshman Clarksville, Ohio Clinton-Massie
  • Long Snapper LS 5'11" 200 lbs
    Fr. Farmington HIlls, Mich. North Farmington
    Freshman Farmington HIlls, Mich. North Farmington
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    R-Fr. West Bloomfield, Mich. Detroit Country Day
    Redshirt Freshman West Bloomfield, Mich. Detroit Country Day
  • Defensive End DE 6'0" 220 lbs
    R-Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio Moeller
    Redshirt Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Moeller
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 292 lbs
    R-So. Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty
    Redshirt Sophomore Powell, Ohio Olentangy Liberty
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 226 lbs
    R-So. Cincinnati, Ohio Moeller
    Redshirt Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio Moeller
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    Sr. Springboro, Ohio Springboro
    Senior Springboro, Ohio Springboro
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 230 lbs
    Fr. Chardon, Ohio Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
    Freshman Chardon, Ohio Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
  • Defensive End DE 6'1" 240 lbs
    Sr. Piqua, Ohio Piqua
    Senior Piqua, Ohio Piqua
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 300 lbs
    So. Westerville, Ohio Olentangy Orange
    Sophomore Westerville, Ohio Olentangy Orange
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 250 lbs
    Fr. Arlington Heights, Ill. John Hersey
    Freshman Arlington Heights, Ill. John Hersey
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 260 lbs
    R-Fr. Orland Park, Ill. Marist
    Redshirt Freshman Orland Park, Ill. Marist
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'1" 271 lbs
    R-Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio Wyoming
    Redshirt Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Wyoming
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 260 lbs
    Fr. Spring Valley, Ohio Bellbrook
    Freshman Spring Valley, Ohio Bellbrook
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 267 lbs
    R-Jr. Hartland, Wisc. Arrowhead
    Redshirt Junior Hartland, Wisc. Arrowhead
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'7" 313 lbs
    Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio Turpin
    Junior Cincinnati, Ohio Turpin
  • Offensive Tackle OT 6'5" 263 lbs
    R-Jr. Hudson, Ohio Hudson
    Redshirt Junior Hudson, Ohio Hudson
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 280 lbs
    R-Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Saint Louis University HS
    Redshirt Freshman St. Louis, Mo. Saint Louis University HS
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 240 lbs
    Fr. Naperville, Ill. Naperville North
    Freshman Naperville, Ill. Naperville North
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'5" 300 lbs
    Fr. Kent, Ohio Tallmadge
    Freshman Kent, Ohio Tallmadge
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 296 lbs
    R-Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle
    Redshirt Senior Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle
  • Long Snapper LS 6'5" 215 lbs
    R-Jr. Mission Viejo, Calif. Trabuco Hills
    Redshirt Junior Mission Viejo, Calif. Trabuco Hills
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'6" 292 lbs
    R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. Loyola Academy
    Redshirt Junior Chicago, Ill. Loyola Academy
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 305 lbs
    Fr. Evanston, Ill. Evanston Township
    Freshman Evanston, Ill. Evanston Township
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 290 lbs
    Fr. Canton, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central
    Freshman Canton, Mich. Detroit Catholic Central
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'2" 280 lbs
    R-Fr. Norridge, Ill. Fenwick
    Redshirt Freshman Norridge, Ill. Fenwick
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'9" 320 lbs
    Fr. St. Louis, Mo. Priory
    Freshman St. Louis, Mo. Priory
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    Fr. West Bloomfield, Mich. West Bloomfield
    Freshman West Bloomfield, Mich. West Bloomfield
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 270 lbs
    Fr. Chicago, Ill. St. Rita
    Freshman Chicago, Ill. St. Rita
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'5" 255 lbs
    Fr. Westfield, Ind. Westfield
    Freshman Westfield, Ind. Westfield
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 255 lbs
    Sr. Columbus, Ohio Hilliard Davidson
    Senior Columbus, Ohio Hilliard Davidson
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 223 lbs
    R-Sr. Knoxville, Tenn. Farragut
    Redshirt Senior Knoxville, Tenn. Farragut
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 150 lbs
    R-Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. Bishop Chatard
    Redshirt Freshman Indianapolis, Ind. Bishop Chatard
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 200 lbs
    R-Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio Moeller
    Redshirt Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Moeller
  • Tight End TE 6'3" 223 lbs
    R-So. Nashville, Tenn. Davidson Academy
    Redshirt Sophomore Nashville, Tenn. Davidson Academy
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Spring Valley, Ohio Bellbrook
    Redshirt Freshman Spring Valley, Ohio Bellbrook
  • Defensive End DE 6'5" 250 lbs
    Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio Turpin
    Freshman Cincinnati, Ohio Turpin
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 189 lbs
    R-Fr. Homer Glen, Ill. Providence Catholic
    Redshirt Freshman Homer Glen, Ill. Providence Catholic
  • Punter P 6'2" 185 lbs
    R-Fr. Westlake, Ohio St. Edward
    Redshirt Freshman Westlake, Ohio St. Edward
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 225 lbs
    Fr. Centerville, Ohio Centerville
    Freshman Centerville, Ohio Centerville
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 185 lbs
    R-Fr. River Forest, Ill. Oak Park and River Forest
    Redshirt Freshman River Forest, Ill. Oak Park and River Forest
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 165 lbs
    Fr. Kings Mills, Ohio Kings
    Freshman Kings Mills, Ohio Kings
  • Defensive End DE 6'1" 235 lbs
    R-Fr. Columbus, Ohio Upper Arlington
    Redshirt Freshman Columbus, Ohio Upper Arlington
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 5'8" 170 lbs
    Fr. Zionsville, Ind. Zionsville Community
    Freshman Zionsville, Ind. Zionsville Community
  • Defensive End DE 6'0" 230 lbs
    R-Fr. Edison, N.J. Immaculata
    Redshirt Freshman Edison, N.J. Immaculata
  • Kicker/Punter K/P 6'0" 200 lbs
    Fr. Chantilly, Va. St. Paul VI
    Freshman Chantilly, Va. St. Paul VI
  • Defensive End DE 6'1" 232 lbs
    R-Fr. Toledo, Ohio St. John's
    Redshirt Freshman Toledo, Ohio St. John's
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 170 lbs
    Fr. Granville, Ohio Granville
    Freshman Granville, Ohio Granville
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 247 lbs
    R-So. Chicago, Ill. Marist
    Redshirt Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Marist
  • Punter P 5'10" 175 lbs
    R-So. Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle
    Redshirt Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'0" 265 lbs
    R-Sr. Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
    Redshirt Senior Indianapolis, Ind. Roncalli
  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'3" 244 lbs
    R-So. Dayton, Ohio Carroll
    Redshirt Sophomore Dayton, Ohio Carroll
  • Kicker K 5'10" 145 lbs
    R-So. North Canton, Ohio Hoover
    Redshirt Sophomore North Canton, Ohio Hoover
  • Defensive End DE 6'3" 220 lbs
    Fr. Palatine, Ill. Palatine
    Freshman Palatine, Ill. Palatine
  • Safety S 6'4" 194 lbs
    Gr. Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle
    Graduate Student Cincinnati, Ohio La Salle

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

2024 University of Dayton Football Coaching Staff
  • Head Coach

    Trevor Andrews

  • Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs

    John Bowes

  • Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

    Greg Whalen

  • Assistant Coach/Linebackers

    Paul Amakihe

  • Assistant Coach / Passing Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

    Michael Orts

  • Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator

    Sam Costantino

  • Assistant Coach/Secondary

    Ted Flaherty

  • Assistant Coach/Running Backs

    Mark Ewald

  • Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks

    Scott Horcher

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Line

    Jay Terry

  • Assistant Coach / Asst. Defensive Line

    Zion Hawkins

  • Assistant Coach / Tight Ends

    Jonah Schrock

  • Graduate Assistant

    Michael Goolsby

Football Support Staff

  • Director of Football Operations

    Jake Speller

2024 Football Roster
# Image Full Name Year Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School
1 Danny Baker Headshot Danny Baker Gr. K/P 6-0 192 Winnetka, Ill. / New Trier
1d Turner, Jackson Spring 25 Portrait Jackson Turner Fr. WR 5-10 175 Toledo, Ohio / St. John's
2 Weatherly, Donovan Spring 24 Portrait Donovan Weatherly R-Fr. WR 6-1 180 Clinton Township, Mich. / L'Anse Creuse
3 Josh Anderson Headshot Josh Anderson R-So. CB 6-0 193 Cincinnati, Ohio / St. Xavier
3d Lewis IV, Leroy Portrait Spring 24 LeRoy Lewis IV Fr. WR 5-9 185 Indianapolis, Ind. / Brebeuf
4 Mitchell, Luke Spring 24 Portrait Luke Mitchell R-So. S 6-1 176 Dayton, Ohio / Vandalia-Butler
5 Thulin, Ethan Spring 24 Portrait Ethan Thulin R-Fr. WR 5-11 170 Downers Grove, Ill. / Downers Grove North
5d McCalmont, Steven Portrait Spring 24 Steven McCalmont Fr. CB 6-1 175 Mason, Ohio / Mason
6 Davidson, Dylan Spring 24 Portrait Dylan Davidson R-Jr. QB 6-0 199 Fenton, Mich. / Fenton
7 Headshot of Dayton football player Jeremy Jonozzo Jeremy Jonozzo R-Jr. CB 5-11 173 Broadview Heights, Ohio / Brecksville-Broadview Heights
8 Schmiesing, Sam Spring 24 Portrait Sam Schmiesing R-Fr. LB 6-1 205 Piqua, Ohio / Piqua
9 Cam Cope Headshot Cam Cope R-So. CB 5-11 192 Cincinnati, Ohio / La Salle
9d Sean Banks Headshot Sean Banks R-So. RB 5-11 196 Lombard, Ill. / Glenbard East
10 Luke Brenner Headshot Luke Brenner Gr. WR 5-10 158 Grand Rapids, Mich. / Forest Hills Eastern
11 Van Vleet, Drew Spring 24 Portrait Drew VanVleet R-Fr. QB 6-5 205 Richmond, Ind. / Bishop Chatard
12 Lochow, Gavin Spring 24 Portrait Gavin Lochow So. WR 6-0 195 Proctorville, Ohio / Huntington (WV)
13 Cole Johnson Headshot Cole Johnson R-Jr. LB 6-0 235 Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington North
13d Cline, Austin Portrait Spring 24 Austin Cline Fr. QB 6-3 210 East Liverpool, Ohio / Beaver Local
14 Poronsky, Liam Spring 24 Portrait Liam Poronsky R-Fr. QB 6-0 182 Tipp City, Ohio / Tippecanoe
15 Nirschl, Jayden Portrait Spring 24 Jadyn Nirschl Gr. QB 6-0 207 Deland, Fla. / Deland
16 Dan Calicari Headshot Dan Calicari R-Fr. S 5-10 180 Hazlet, N.J. / Raritan
16d Patti, Julian Portrait Spring 24 Julian Patti Fr. QB 6-2 205 Rocky River, Ohio / Rocky River
17 Hardrick, Emmanuel Portrait Spring 24 Emmanuel Hardrick Fr. CB 6-0 170 Damascus, Md. / Damascus
17d Nordhaus, Noah Spring 24 Portrait Noah Nordhaus R-So. WR 5-11 162 Burke, Va. / Robinson
18 Lawrence, Bennett Spring 24 Portrait Bennett Lawrence R-So. S 6-0 197 Galena, Ohio / Olentangy Berlin
19 Jake Coleman Headshot Jake Coleman R-Sr. WR 6-5 208 Lewis Center, Ohio / Olentangy
20 Cade Beam Headshot Cade Beam R-Sr. TE 6-0 221 Troy, Ohio / Tippecanoe
21 Headshot of Dayton football player Brock Kidwell in a blue and red striped tie and navy blue jacket Brock Kidwell R-So. S 5-11 186 New Albany, Ohio / New Albany
22 Stylski, Ty Spring 24 Portrait Ty Stylski R-Jr. RB 5-10 203 Mason, Ohio / Kings
23 Williams, Josh Spring 24 Portrait Josh Williams R-Fr. CB 5-10 175 Dayton, Ohio / Wayne
24 Vrbancik, Dominic Spring 24 Portrait Dominic Vrbancic R-So. WR 6-1 176 Louisville, Ky. / Male
25 Richardson, Reece Spring 24 Portrait Reece Richardson R-Fr. CB 6-2 177 Elmhurst, Ill. / York Community
26 Moell Levi Spring 24 Portrait Levi Moell R-So. RB 5-7 179 West Liberty, Ohio / West Liberty-Salem
26d Brooks, Portrait Spring 24 Javawn Brooks Fr. S 6-1 190 Indianapolis, Ind. / Brebeuf
27 Mason Hackett Headshot Mason Hackett So. RB 5-8 198 Granville, Ohio / Newark Catholic
28 Will Cohen Headshot Will Cohen R-So. RB 5-10 183 Fairfax, Va. / Robinson
29 Logan Foody Headshot Logan Foody R-Jr. LB 6-1 225 Knoxville, Tenn. / Farragut
30 Miller, Logan Spring 24 Portrait Logan Miller R-Jr. S 5-10 192 Lebanon, Ohio / Fenwick
31 Mitchell Colter Headshot Mitchell Colter R-Jr. S 6-1 199 Fairfax, Va. / Robinson
32 Vinny Firenze Headshot Vincent Firenze R-Fr. S 6-4 200 Syracuse, N.Y. / West Genesee
33 Lampron, Gideon Spring 24 Portrait Gideon Lampron R-So. LB 5-11 215 LaGrange, Ohio / Keystone
33d Thomas, Grayson Portrait Spring 24 Grayson Thomas Fr. RB 6-0 185 New Palestine, Ind. / New Palestine
34 Love, Josiah Spring 24 Portrait Tehron Spencer, Jr. R-Fr. CB 6-0 167 Pataskala, Ohio / Reynoldsburg
35 Luke Hanson Headshot Luke Hansen So. RB 5-11 205 Indianapolis, Ind. / Roncalli
36 Mac Grant Mac Grant III R-So. S 6-0 193 Richmond, Va. / St. Christopher's
37 Ca Ca'ron Coleman Sr. S 5-10 202 Piqua, Ohio / Piqua
38 McKinley Aiden Spring 24 Portrait Aiden McKinley R-Jr. LB 6-2 221 Louisville, Ky. / Trinity
39 Holmes, Chase Portrait 2024 Chase Holmes Gr. WR 6-0 180 Easton, Pa. / Easton
40 Paul, Kyler Portrait Spring 24 Kyler Paul Fr. LB 6-0 220 Cincinnati, Ohio / Moeller
41 Headshot of Dayton football player Joe Kingsbury in a blue and red striped tie and navy blue jacket Joe Kingsbury R-Fr. LB 6-0 219 Frankfort, Ill. / St. Rita
41d Chaney, Parker Portrait Spring 24 Parker Chaney Fr. S 5-11 205 Lexington, Ky. / Lexington Christian
42 Fitzpatrick, Dillion Portrait Spring 24 Dillon Fitzpatrick Fr. RB 5-9 210 North Barrington, Ill. / Barrington
43 Brown, Tyler Portrait Spring 24 Tyler Brown Fr. RB 5-11 180 Lothian, Md. / Northern
44 Mitchell, Sam Portrait Spring 24 Sam Mitchell Fr. LB 6-2 200 Dayton, Ohio / Vandalia-Butler
45 Headshot of Dayton football player Dan Kowaleski in a blue and red striped tie and navy blue jacket Dan Kowaleski R-Jr. LB 6-0 218 South Elgin, Ill. / St. Charles North
46 McCullough, Nolan Portrait Spring 24 Nolan McCullough Fr. S 6-1 190 Osceola, Ind. / Penn
47 Headshot of Dayton football player Eli Kirk in a blue and red striped tie and navy blue jacket Eli Kirk R-So. S 6-1 195 Milford, Ohio / St. Xavier
48 Carlson, AJ Portrait Spring 24 AJ Carlson Fr. TE 6-2 235 Lemont, Ill / Lemont
49 Maurer, David Spring 24 Portrait David Maurer R-So. K 6-4 226 Cincinnati, Ohio / Elder
49d Yenichek, Jack Portrait 2024 Jack Yenichek Fr. FB 5-8 215 Huntersville, N.C. / Christ The King
50 Trick, Owen Spring 24 Portrait Owen Trick R-Fr. DT 6-1 260 Clarksville, Ohio / Clinton-Massie
51 Thakady, Thomas Portrait Spring 24 Thomas Thakady Fr. LS 5-11 200 Farmington HIlls, Mich. / North Farmington
52 Shallal, Lucas Spring 24 Portrait Lucas Shallal R-Fr. OL 6-3 280 West Bloomfield, Mich. / Detroit Country Day
53 Martin, Brandon Spring 24 Portrait Brandon Martin R-Fr. DE 6-0 220 Cincinnati, Ohio / Moeller
54 Headshot of Dayton Football player Ben Huefner Ben Huefner R-So. OL 6-3 292 Powell, Ohio / Olentangy Liberty
55 Chase Brown Headshot Chase Brown R-So. DE 6-2 226 Cincinnati, Ohio / Moeller
56 Headshot of Dayton football player Ryan Liams Ryan Iiams Sr. OL 6-3 280 Springboro, Ohio / Springboro
56d Grambo, Josh Portrait Spring 24 Josh Grambo Fr. DE 6-2 230 Chardon, Ohio / Notre Dame Cathedral Latin
57 Lewis, Jerrell Spring 24 Portrait Jerell Lewis Sr. DE 6-1 240 Piqua, Ohio / Piqua
58 McDowell, Zachary Spring 24 Portrait Zachary McDowell So. OL 6-4 300 Westerville, Ohio / Olentangy Orange
58d Dammann, Gus Portrait Spring 24 Gus Dammann Fr. DT 6-1 250 Arlington Heights, Ill. / John Hersey
59 Meehan Ben Spring 24 Portrait Ben Meehan R-Fr. OL 6-2 260 Orland Park, Ill. / Marist
60 Joel Allen Headshot Joel Allen R-Fr. DT 6-1 271 Cincinnati, Ohio / Wyoming
60d Olds, Charlie Portrait Spring 24 Charlie Olds Fr. OL 6-4 260 Spring Valley, Ohio / Bellbrook
61 Nate Hess Headshot Nate Hess R-Jr. DT 6-2 267 Hartland, Wisc. / Arrowhead
62 Plattner, Jack Portrait 2024 Jack Plattner Jr. OL 6-7 313 Cincinnati, Ohio / Turpin
63 Headshot of Dayton football player Colin Koennecke in a blue and red striped tie and navy blue jacket Colin Koennecke R-Jr. OT 6-5 263 Hudson, Ohio / Hudson
65 Matthew Barnes Headshot Matthew Barnes R-Fr. OL 6-4 280 St. Louis, Mo. / Saint Louis University HS
66 Jennings, Drew Portrait Spring 24 Drew Jennings Fr. OL 6-3 240 Naperville, Ill. / Naperville North
67 Paonessa, Vita Portrait Spring 24 Vito Paonessa Fr. DT 6-5 300 Kent, Ohio / Tallmadge
68 Dylan Demaison Headshot Dylan DeMaison R-Sr. OL 6-2 296 Cincinnati, Ohio / La Salle
70 Yeager, Austin Spring 24 Portrait Austin Yeager R-Jr. LS 6-5 215 Mission Viejo, Calif. / Trabuco Hills
71 Connor Clyde Headshot Conor Clyde R-Jr. OL 6-6 292 Chicago, Ill. / Loyola Academy
72 Boutross, Declan Portrait Spring 24 Declan Boutross Fr. OL 6-4 305 Evanston, Ill. / Evanston Township
74 Wiersbicki, Rob Wierzbicki Fr. OL 6-3 290 Canton, Mich. / Detroit Catholic Central
75 Headshot of Dayton football player Mirko Jacksic Mirko Jaksic R-Fr. DT 6-2 280 Norridge, Ill. / Fenwick
76 Flaherty, Portrait Spring 24 Drew Flaherty Fr. OL 6-9 320 St. Louis, Mo. / Priory
77 Walton, Alex Portrait Spring 24 Alex Walton Fr. OL 6-3 300 West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield
78 Courtney, Brady Courtney Fr. OL 6-4 270 Chicago, Ill. / St. Rita
79 Barker, Ryan Portrait Spring 24 Ryan Barker Fr. OL 6-5 255 Westfield, Ind. / Westfield
80 Roberts, Kevin Spring 24 Portrait Kevin Roberts Sr. TE 6-3 255 Columbus, Ohio / Hilliard Davidson
81 Headshot of Dayton football player Alec Keathley Alec Keathley R-Sr. TE 6-3 223 Knoxville, Tenn. / Farragut
82 Noah Dudik Headshot Noah Dudik R-Fr. WR 5-11 150 Indianapolis, Ind. / Bishop Chatard
83 Spencer, Tehron Spring 24 Portrait Josiah Love R-Fr. WR 6-4 200 Cincinnati, Ohio / Moeller
84 Norton, Brown Spring 24 Portrait Brown Norton R-So. TE 6-3 223 Nashville, Tenn. / Davidson Academy
85 Labensky, Carson Spring 24 Portrait Carson Labensky R-Fr. TE 6-4 225 Spring Valley, Ohio / Bellbrook
85d Plattner, Zane Portrait Spring 24 Zane Plattner Fr. DE 6-5 250 Cincinnati, Ohio / Turpin
86 Tess, Jack Spring 24 Portrait Jack Tess R-Fr. WR 6-0 189 Homer Glen, Ill. / Providence Catholic
87 Lavelle, Ben Spring 24 Portrait Ben Lavelle R-Fr. P 6-2 185 Westlake, Ohio / St. Edward
87d Cowgill, Bryce Portrait Spring 24 Bryce Cowgill Fr. TE 6-4 225 Centerville, Ohio / Centerville
88 Martin, Ryan Spring 24 Portrait Ryan Martin R-Fr. WR 6-0 185 River Forest, Ill. / Oak Park and River Forest
89 Kelly, Paul Portrait Spring 24 Paul Kelly Fr. WR 5-10 165 Kings Mills, Ohio / Kings
90 Colin Ansel Headshot Collin Ansel R-Fr. DE 6-1 235 Columbus, Ohio / Upper Arlington
90d Henkle, Trevor Portrait Spring 24 Trevor Henkle Fr. K/P 5-8 170 Zionsville, Ind. / Zionsville Community
91 Wantong, Martin Spring 24 Portrait Martin Wantong R-Fr. DE 6-0 230 Edison, N.J. / Immaculata
91d La Costa Perez, Santiago Portrait Spring 24 Santiago Perez-La Costa Fr. K/P 6-0 200 Chantilly, Va. / St. Paul VI
92 Schuller, AJ Spring 24 Portrait AJ Schuller R-Fr. DE 6-1 232 Toledo, Ohio / St. John's
92d Varrasso, Dante Portrait Spring 24 Dante Varrasso Fr. WR 6-0 170 Granville, Ohio / Granville
93 Harris-Woodard, Jayson Spring 24 Portrait Jayson Harris-Woodard R-So. DE 6-3 247 Chicago, Ill. / Marist
94 Logan Forcum Headshot Logan Forcum R-So. P 5-10 175 Cincinnati, Ohio / La Salle
95 Wardzala, Jack Spring 24 Portrait Jack Wardzala R-Sr. DT 6-0 265 Indianapolis, Ind. / Roncalli
96 Elliot Braun Headshot Elliott Braun R-So. DT 6-3 244 Dayton, Ohio / Carroll
97 Smart, Robby Spring 24 Portrait Robby Smart R-So. K 5-10 145 North Canton, Ohio / Hoover
97d Rolek, Filip Portrait Spring 24 Filip Rolek Fr. DE 6-3 220 Palatine, Ill. / Palatine
Headshot of Dayton football player Cole Hildibrand Cole Hildebrand Gr. S 6-4 194 Cincinnati, Ohio / La Salle

Football Coaching Staff

2024 University of Dayton Football Coaching Staff
Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Coach headshots Trevor Andrews Head Coach
John Bowes Head Shot John Bowes Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
Greg Whalen Head Shot Greg Whalen Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Coach headshots Paul Amakihe Assistant Coach/Linebackers
Michael Orts spring 2025 Head Shot Michael Orts Assistant Coach / Passing Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
Coach Headshots Sam Costantino Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator
Ted Flaherty head shot Ted Flaherty Assistant Coach/Secondary
Coach Headshots Mark Ewald Assistant Coach/Running Backs
Scott Horcher Head Shot Scott Horcher Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks
Jay Terry head shot Jay Terry Assistant Coach / Defensive Line
Hawkins, Zion Portrait 2024 Zion Hawkins Assistant Coach / Asst. Defensive Line
Schrock, Jonah Portrait 2024 Jonah Schrock Assistant Coach / Tight Ends
Goolsby, Michael Portrait 2024 Michael Goolsby Graduate Assistant

Football Support Staff

Football - Support Staff
Image Name Title
Jake Speller Head Shot Jake Speller Director of Football Operations

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

Football Support Staff