Ryan Manalac

Defensive Coordinator, UConn · FBS · since 2026

1 season in the seatCoordinator highest tier reachedJason Candle mentor 3 other mentors 0 protégés

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Experience

6 stints

Defensive Coordinator
UConn
2026–present1 season
Linebackers
Pittsburgh
2021–20255 seasons
Defensive Coordinator
Bucknell
2019–20202 seasons
Defensive Coordinator
Ohio Dominican
2017–20182 seasons
Linebackers
Valparaiso
20161 season
Assistant Coach
Michigan State
2011–20155 seasons

Career paths from coordinator to a head job

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Relationships

Coached under 5 people at 5 programs, most recently Jason Candle, Pat Narduzzi and Dave Cecchini

Coach	Where	Seasons
Jason Candle	UConn	2026
Pat Narduzzi	Pittsburgh	2021–2025
Dave Cecchini	Bucknell	2019–2020
Dave Cecchini	Valparaiso	2016
Mark Dantonio	Michigan State	2011–2015

Succeeded 3 people at 3 programs, most recently Matt Brock, Rob Harley and Matt Borich

Succeeded by 1 person at 1 program, most recently Isaac Collins

Coach	Where	Seasons