1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Emory Bellard | Head Coach | 1979 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Bob Valesente | Defensive Coordinator | 1980 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Doug Barfield | Running Backs · Wide Receivers | 1981 |
| John Jenkins | Linebackers | 1979 |
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.