1979 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Danny Ford | Head Coach | 1978 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Jimmye Laycock | Offensive Coordinator · Quarterbacks | 1977 |
| Mickey Andrews | Defensive Coordinator | 1977 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Chuck Reedy | Running Backs | 1978 |
| Curley Hallman | Linebackers | 1979 |
| Analysts1 | ||
| Danny Smith | Graduate Assistant | 1979 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1979 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.