Christian Smith

Edge, Penn State · FBS · since 2026

1 season in the seatCoordinator highest tier reachedMatt Campbell mentor 2 other mentors 0 protégés

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Experience

4 stints

Edge
Penn State
2026–present1 season
Defensive Line
Northwestern
2023–20253 seasons
Defensive Run Game Coordinator · Defensive Line
South Dakota State
20221 season
Defensive Line
South Dakota State
20211 season

Career paths from position coach to a head job

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Relationships

Coached under 3 people at 3 programs, most recently Matt Campbell, David Braun and John Stiegelmeier

Coach	Where	Seasons
Matt Campbell	Penn State	2026
David Braun	Northwestern	2023–2025
John Stiegelmeier	South Dakota State	2021–2022

Succeeded 1 person at 1 program, most recently Marty Long

Coach	Where	Seasons

Succeeded by 1 person at 1 program, most recently Ross Kolodziej

Coach	Where	Seasons