1979 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Art Baker | Head Coach | 1978 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Ralph Friedgen | Offensive Coordinator | 1977 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Mike O'Cain | Running Backs | 1978 |
| Cal McCombs | Defensive Backs | 1978 |
| Performance1 | ||
| Andy Clawson | Head Athletic Trainer | 1973 |
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.