1979 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Howard Schnellenberger | Head Coach | 1979 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Kim Helton | Offensive Coordinator · Offensive Line | 1979 |
| Rick Lantz | Defensive Coordinator | 1977 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Earl Morrall | Quarterbacks | 1979 |
| Len Fontes | Defensive Backs | 1977 |
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.