1979 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Terry Donahue | Head Coach | 1976 |
| Position coaches4 | ||
| Don Riley | Offensive Line | 1976 |
| Ron Hudson | Running Backs | 1979 |
| Gary Blackney | Defensive Backs | 1978 |
| Doug Kay | Defensive Line · Linebackers | 1977 |
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.