Joe Cauthen

Defensive Line, Florida International · FBS · since 2026

1 season in the seatCoordinator highest tier reachedWillie Simmons mentor 3 other mentors 0 protégés

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Experience

5 stints

Defensive Line
Florida International
2026–present1 season
Defensive Coordinator
Utah State
20231 season
Defensive Coordinator
Buffalo
20211 season
Defensive Coordinator · Linebackers
Houston
2019–20202 seasons
Defensive Coordinator · Linebackers
Arkansas State
2014–20185 seasons

Career paths from position coach to a head job

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Relationships

Coached under 5 people at 5 programs, most recently Willie Simmons, Blake Anderson and Maurice Linguist

Coach	Where	Seasons
Willie Simmons	Florida International	2026
Blake Anderson	Utah State	2023
Maurice Linguist	Buffalo	2021
Dana Holgorsen	Houston	2019–2020
Blake Anderson	Arkansas State	2014–2018

Succeeded 5 people at 5 programs, most recently Kenechi Udeze, Ephraim Banda and Brian Borland

Succeeded by 3 people at 3 programs, most recently Brandon Bailey, Doug Belk and David Duggan