With former Sam Houston head coach KC Keeler going to Temple, the Bearkats needed another coach who would help them remain competitive in Conference USA.
They hired someone familiar with the program. Phil Longo, who was Sam Houston’s offensive coordinator almost a decade ago, became the team’s next head coach.
Here’s more about Phil Longo and his resume.
What’s Sam Houston Head Coach Phil Longo’s Salary?
Phil Longo signed a four-year deal that includes a prorated $600,000 annual salary, but that number goes up to $700,000 in September and will go up $25,000 each year. That’s before potential bonuses.
Former Sam Houston head coach KC Keeler made $625,000 in total pay in 2024, according to USA Today.
Phil Longo’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2025-Present | Sam Houston | HC |
| 2023-24 | Wisconsin | OC/QBs |
| 2019-22 | North Carolina | OC/QBs |
| 2017-18 | Ole Miss | OC/QBs |
| 2014-16 | Sam Houston | OC/QBs |
| 2012-13 | Slippery Rock | OC/QBs |
| 2011 | Slippery Rock | WRs |
| 2010 | Youngstown St. | WRs |
| 2008-09 | Southern Illinois | OC |
| 2006-07 | Minnesota Duluth | OC |
| 2004-05 | La Salle | HC |
| 2002-03 | La Salle | AHC/OC |
| 2000-01 | William Paterson | AHC/OC |
What’s Sam Houston Head Coach Phil Longo’s Record?
Phil Longo is 0-0 in the FBS as a head coach.
How Old Is Sam Houston Head Coach Phil Longo?
Phil Longo is 57 years old.
Sam Houston Head Coach Phil Longo’s Background
Longo began his collegiate coaching career as an assistant head coach and OC at William Paterson (2000-01). He had the same roles at LaSalle from 2002-03 before becoming LaSalle’s head coach from 2004-05.
He then was an OC at Minnesota Duluth (2006-07) and Southern Illinois (2008-09). He was a wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator at Youngstown State in 2010. He also was a receivers coach at Slippery Rock before becoming the team’s OC and quarterbacks coach from 2012-13.
After being Sam Houston’s OC from 2014-16, he held the same role at Ole Miss from 2017-18. He was also an offensive coordinator and QBs coach at North Carolina from 2019-22. He was the OC and quarterbacks coach at Wisconsin for the last two seasons.
