Tyson Helton
Head coach
Conference USA · Bowling Green, Kentucky
Western Kentucky Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record2-4
Coaching staff
WKU coaches
Published 2026 Western Kentucky coaching responsibilities, reviewed October 6.
Leadership
Offense
Bodie Reeder
Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks
Defense
Davis Merritt
Defensive coordinator / inside linebackers
Western Kentucky Athletics 2026 schedule (https://wkusports.com/sports/football/schedule/text/2026) and football staff (https://wkusports.com/sports/football/coaches); 2025 record from cfbstats.com/2025/team/772/index.html. Player details from https://cfbstats.com/2026/team/772/roster.html, reviewed October 6, 2026. This is a dated snapshot; check the school for changes.
Staff coverage
Western Kentucky listed coaching roles
This profile lists 3 staff members for Western Kentucky. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 1; Leadership: 1; Offense: 1.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Western Kentucky football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Western Kentucky?
Tyson Helton is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-10-06.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 3 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Who leads Western Kentucky's offense and defense?
Bodie Reeder (Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks) and Davis Merritt (Defensive coordinator / inside linebackers).
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