1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Gerry Faust | Head Coach | 1981 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Tom Lichtenberg | Offensive Coordinator · Recruiting Coordinator | 1981 |
| Jim Johnson | Defensive Coordinator | 1981 |
| Position coaches1 | ||
| Greg Blache | Running Backs | 1981 |
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.