1979 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Jimmy Johnson | Head Coach | 1979 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Bob Leahy | Offensive Coordinator | 1979 |
| Position coaches1 | ||
| Dave Wannstedt | Defensive Line | 1979 |
| Analysts1 | ||
| Bill Miller | Graduate Assistant | 1979 |
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.