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Nate Dreiling
Current position
TitleInterim head coach, defensive coordinator
TeamUtah State
ConferenceMW
Record4–8
Biographical details
Born (1990-10-27) October 27, 1990 (age 34)
Victoria, Kansas, U.S.
Playing career
2009–2013Pittsburg State
2014Omaha Mammoths
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2015–2016Kansas (GA)
2017Pittsburg State (S)
2018–2019Pittsburg State (DC)
2020Oregon (Defensive analyst)
2021Southeast Missouri State (defensive RGC / MLB)
2022–2023New Mexico State (DC)
2024–presentUtah State (interim HC / DC)
Head coaching record
Overall4–8
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
  • DII National Defensive Player of the Year (2011)
  • 4× First-team DII All-American (2010–2013)
  • MIAA Defensive Player of the Year (2011)
  • MIAA Freshman of the Year (2010)
  • 4× First-team All-MIAA (2010–2013)

Nate Dreiling (born October 27, 1990) is an American football coach and former player who is the interim head football coach and defensive coordinator at Utah State University. He previously served as the defensive coordinator at New Mexico State University from 2022 to 2023.

Dreiling played college football at Pittsburg State University as a linebacker from 2009 to 2013.[1] He signed with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2014. Dreiling held various assistant coaching positions at the University of Kansas, Pittsburg State, the University of Oregon, Southeast Missouri State University and New Mexico State.

Playing career

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College

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Dreiling played for the Pittsburg State Gorillas as a linebacker from 2009 to 2013, where he helped the Gorillas make it to a national championship in 2011.

Professional

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In 2014, Dreiling signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent. After being released by the Packers, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He also played for the Omaha Mammoths of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL).[2]

Coaching career

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Early career

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Dreiling began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Kansas in 2015.

Pittsburg State

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In 2017, Dreiling was hired as the safeties coach at his alma mater Pittsburg State. In 2018, he was promoted to defensive coordinator.

Oregon

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In 2020, Dreiling joined the University of Oregon as a defensive analyst under head coach Mario Cristobal.

Southeast Missouri State

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In 2021, Dreiling was hired as the defensive run game coordinator and middle linebackers coach at Southeast Missouri State University under head coach Tom Matukewicz.

New Mexico State

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In 2022, Dreiling joined New Mexico State University as their defensive coordinator under head coach Jerry Kill.

Utah State

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In 2024, Dreiling was hired as the defensive coordinator at Utah State University.

On July 2, 2024, Dreiling was named as the interim head coach, following the leave and eventual firing of Blake Anderson.[3][4]

Personal life

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Dreiling and his wife, Alexa, have three children.

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Utah State Aggies (Mountain West Conference) (2024–present)
2024 Utah State 4–8 3–4 T–5th
Utah State: 4–8 3–4
Total: 4–8

References

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  1. ^ Sisney, Brock (January 22, 2012). "PSU football team members celebrated during 2011 Gorilla Football Awards Banquet". The Morning Sun. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  2. ^ Kaipust, Rich (November 5, 2014). "Mammoths avert misery, steal victory at end". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  3. ^ "USU Makes Significant Changes in Football Program". Utah State Today. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "Sources: Utah St. football coach unlikely to return". ESPN.com. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
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