1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Dave McClain | Head Coach | 1978 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Bill Dudley | Offensive Coordinator · Quarterbacks · Running Backs · Wide Receivers | 1980 |
| Jim Hilles | Defensive Coordinator · Inside Linebackers · Linebackers | 1978 |
| Position coaches6 | ||
| Mario Russo | Centers · Interior Offensive Line | 1978 |
| Bob Palcic | Offensive Tackles · Tight Ends | 1978 |
| Cliff Knox | Running Backs | 1978 |
| Doug Graber | Defensive Backs | 1978 |
| Mike Nelson | Defensive Ends | 1978 |
| Arnold Jeter | Defensive Line | 1977 |
| Analysts1 | ||
| John O'Grady | Graduate Assistant | 1981 |
| Operations1 | ||
| Jerry Fishbain | Recruiting Coordinator | 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.