1988 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Fred Akers | Head Coach | 1987 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Phil Bennett | Defensive Coordinator | 1987 |
| Bill Kollar | Special Teams Coordinator · Defensive Line | 1988 |
| Position coaches4 | ||
| Mike Sanford Sr. | Quarterbacks | 1987 |
| Dan Lounsbury | Running Backs · Wide Receivers | 1987 |
| Bill Michael | Tight Ends · Offensive Tackles | 1987 |
| Brian Cabral | Inside Linebackers | 1987 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1988 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.