1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Ed Emory | Head Coach | 1980 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Norm Parker | Defensive Coordinator | 1980 |
| Position coaches3 | ||
| Rickey Bustle | Wide Receivers | 1980 |
| Bob Sanders | Defensive Line · Linebackers | 1980 |
| Wright Anderson | Assistant Coach | 1980 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1981 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.