University of Chicago · Men's Football Coaching Staff

MWC-D3·D3·Chicago, Illinois

12 staff·4 emails·4 phones·5 on X·verified March 2026

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Staff size

12 coaches

More than the typical D3 football staff of 10.

Head coach

Craig Knoche

Listed as Head Football Coach (Quarterbacks).

NCAA contact period

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Craig Knoche

Head Football Coach (Quarterbacks)

ActiveVerified March 2026

Jason Nelson

Defensive Coordinator (Defensive Backs)

ActiveVerified February 2026

Daniel Gallagher

Offensive Coordinator (Tight Ends)

ActiveVerified March 2026

Erik Karlson

Defensive Coordinator (Linebackers)

ActiveVerified March 2026

Zach Farber

Assistant Football Coach (Wide Receivers)

No public contact

ActiveVerified March 2026

Carlos Jones

Assistant Football Coach (Cornerbacks)

No public contact

ActiveVerified March 2026

Rich Kersten

Assistant Football Coach (Defensive Line)

No public contact

ActiveVerified March 2026

John Lizak

Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Line)

No public contact

ActiveVerified March 2026

Jacob Mooney

Assistant Football Coach (Assistant Offensive Line)

No public contact

ActiveVerified March 2026

Jacob Santos

Assistant Football Coach (Running Backs)

ActiveVerified March 2026

Joe Shilts

Assistant Football Coach (Linebackers)

No public contact

ActiveVerified March 2026

Shawn Shine

Assistant Football Coach (Linebackers)

No public contact

ActiveVerified March 2026

University of Chicago men's Football competes in NCAA Division III as a member of the Midwest Conference. The coaching staff includes 12 coaches led by Craig Knoche (cknoche@uchicago.edu). The acceptance rate is 4% with an average net cost of $14,860/year.

University of Chicago: 96% graduation rate, 4% acceptance rate, $14,860 average net cost, 18,700 students (College Scorecard). Costs, admissions and every sport on the school page →

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