Jacksonville State was in its first season as an FBS program as a member of Conference USA, and the Gamecocks surpassed most expectations with Rich Rodriguez as their head coach.
JSU went 9-4 overall in 2023 and ended the year with a victory in the New Orleans Bowl. That showed Jax State could be a respectable team for years to come with Rodriguez leading the way.
Here’s more info about Rodriguez.
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What’s Jacksonville State Head Coach Rich Rodriguez’s Salary?
Rich Rodriguez signed a contract extension this offseason which will end after the 2030 season. He made $1 million in total pay in 2023, according to USA Today.
Rich Rodriguez’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2022-present | Jacksonville State | HC |
| 2021 | ULM | AHC/OC/QBs |
| 2019 | Ole Miss | OC/QBs |
| 2012-17 | Arizona | HC |
| 2008-10 | Michigan | HC |
| 2001-07 | West Virginia | HC |
| 1999-2000 | Clemson | AHC/OC |
| 1997-98 | Tulane | OC/QBs |
| 1990-1996 | Glenville State | HC |
| 1988 | Salem | HC |
| 1987-86 | Salem | Assistant |
| 1985 | West Virginia | Assistant |
What’s Jacksonville State Head Coach Rich Rodriguez’s Record?
Rich Rodriguez is 127-87 in the FBS as a head coach. He went 9-4 at Jacksonville State last year.
He finished with winning records during his seven years at West Virginia (60-26) and in his six years at Arizona (43-35). He was 15-22 in three seasons at Michigan.
Rodriguez is 6-6 in bowl games as a head coach.
How Old Is Jacksonville State Head Coach Rich Rodriguez?
Rich Rodriguez is 60 years old.
Jacksonville State Head Coach Rich Rodriguez’s Background
Rodriguez was an FBS head coach for 16 total years before he was chosen to lead Jacksonville State.
He was the head coach at Arizona (2012-17), Michigan (2008-10), and West Virginia (2001-07). He led his teams in bowl games in 11 of those years. His teams also reached the top 10 in the AP rankings during five of those seasons.
Rodriguez was also a head coach at Salem, where he was once the youngest head coach in college football at 24 years old, and Glenville State.
As an assistant, Rodriguez worked mostly on the offensive side of the ball. He was an offensive coordinator at ULM (2021), Ole Miss (2019), Clemson (1999-2000), and Tulane (1997-98).
