1979 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Richard Williamson | Head Coach | 1975 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Jim Ragland | Offensive Coordinator | 1975 |
| Position coaches1 | ||
| Kippy Brown | Running Backs · Wide Receivers | 1978 |
| Administration1 | ||
| Billy Murphy | Athletic Director | 1972 |
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.