1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| John Cooper | Head Coach | 1977 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Larry Coker | Offensive Coordinator | 1980 |
| Mike Knoll | Defensive Coordinator | 1980 |
| Position coaches2 | ||
| Joe Hollis | Offensive Line | 1981 |
| Bill Young | Defensive Line | 1980 |
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.