Looking At The Dallas Renegades 2026 UFL Coaching Staff

It’s a new era of Dallas Renegades football, and it all kicks off next month. The Renegades have brought in Rick Neuheisel to serve as the second head coach in franchise history, replacing Bob Stoops who stepped away late last year.

The Renegades have seen a noticeable rebrand. They’ve got a new Head Coach, and also changed cities from Arlington to Dallas. On top of that, the Renegades will be playing at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, as opposed to Choctaw Stadium in Arlington.

Let’s take a look at who will be coaching the Renegades this upcoming UFL season.

Head Coach: Rick Neuheisel

Rick Neuheisel is a name that some spring football fans will be familiar with. He coached the Arizona Hotshots of the AAF back in 2019, leading them to a 5-3 record prior to the league shutting down.

Neuheisel hasn’t coached since his time in the AAF, serving as a college football analyst on CBS Sports. Rick has a slew of coaching experience, though, with an 87-59 record as a college football coach. He primarily served at UCLA, with stints at Washington and Colorado as well. Rick was an assistant coach with the Baltimore Ravens as well from 2005-2007.

Interestingly enough, Neuheisel doesn’t have any local ties, which contrasts with every other hire the UFL has made so far at Head Coach. That said, he’s got one of the strongest backgrounds in this league, and is positioning himself and this team to win football games.

Offensive Coordinator: Noel Mazzone

Spring football fans will recognize Noel Mazzone, who makes his way to the Renegades. Last year, Noel joined the Memphis Showboats staff early in the season, to assist Jim Turner offensively with the loss of Ken Whisenhunt. While it wasn’t a fantastic year for Memphis, that can largely be attributed to the quarterback and coaching carousel – something Noel didn’t control.

Mazzone was also the offensive coordinator for the USFL’s New Orleans Breakers in 2022. He helped lead the team to a 6-4 record and a playoff berth that year, with Kyle Sloter earning All-USFL honors at quarterback.

Aside from that, Noel has experience as an offensive coordinator and position coach in numerous college football programs, including Arizona, Texas A&M, UCLA, Arizona State, Ole Miss, North Carolina State, Oregon State and Auburn.

Defensive Coordinator: Mike Gillhamer

Neuheisel lands another veteran coach with Mike Gillhamer joining the fold as Defensive Coordinator. Mike was on Rick’s AAF staff back in 2019 with the Hotshots, and also coached with the XFL’s DC Defenders in 2020 – so he does have some spring football experience.

Neuheisel tells Pro Football Newsroom that Gillhamer will work with the backend (secondary), alongside his DC duties.

Mike is best known for some of his NFL stints. He was an offensive assistant with the New York Giants from 1997-2000, helping the Giants achieve an NFC Championship and an appearance in Super Bowl XXXXV. He was a defensive coach with the Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts from 2014-2015. Notably, he was a part of a 2004 defense that led the NFL with 26 interceptions.

Running Backs: Chris Reinert

Chris Reinert is back in spring football. He was with Rick Neuheisel in the AAF, serving as Wide Receivers coach and Special Teams Coordinator for the Hotshots. Reinert has been around the block as a coach, serving as STC for Colorado (2020-2022), with stops legendary coaches such as Mike Leach and Jim Mora along the way. Chris recently was serving as Head Coach at Servite, taking the team from a 1-9 record to 8-6 in just one year.

Offensive Line: Xavier Suʻa-Filo

Coaching the offensive line will be Xavier Su’a-Filo, who makes his coaching debut. Xavier was a UCLA offensive lineman who actually played for Rick while he coached there. Su’a-Filo went on to play in the NFL for several years, as a second round draft pick with the Texans. Rick, when speaking to the media about this hiring, said he expects Xavier’s youth to help him connect with players of a similar age who will be on the Renegades roster.

Defensive Line: Brian Baker

Making the jump from the Memphis Showboats to the Dallas Renegades is Brian Baker, coaching up the Defensive Line. Baker spent the 2025 UFL season in Memphis, on Jarren Horton’s staff. Notably, Josiah Bronson and Jaylon Allen both earned NFL opportunities.

Baker has over 40 years of coaching experience, getting his start at the collegiate level at Georgia Tech. In 1996, he earned his first NFL opportunity, with the San Diego Chargers as their Defensive Line coach.Since then, Baker has been on tons of rosters. He’s had stints with the Vikings, Rams, Cowboys, Browns, and Redskins, all in similar roles. Baker has coached the likes of DeMarcus Ware, Anthony Spencer, and Jay Ratliff with the Cowboys.

Inside Linebackers: Tim Hundley

Tim Hundley is a veteran addition to this coaching staff. He’s been a Defensive coach and coordinator for a few decades, with notable stops such as:

• UCLA (1990–1995): Served as the secondary coach under Terry Donahue, helping the Bruins reach several major bowls.
• Colorado (1996–1998): Coached the defensive line under Rick Neuheisel, marking the beginning of their decades-long partnership.
• Washington (1999–2003): Followed Neuheisel to Seattle as the Defensive Coordinator. Hundley’s defense led the Huskies to a 2001 Rose Bowl victory over Purdue.
• UTEP & SMU (2004–2008): Served as DC for UTEP (under Mike Price) and Assistant Head Coach for SMU (under June Jones).
• Return to UCLA (2009–2011): Reunited with Neuheisel once more to oversee the Bruins’ secondary.

Tim also spent time at UNLV, with his last coaching opportunity coming in 2019 with Neuheisel in the AAF (Hotshots).

Outside Linebackers: Kevin Wolthausen

Kevin returns to the UFL, as one of the coaches of the “original UFL” back in the late 2000’s. He served on the Las Vegas Locomotives staff, winning two Championships from 2009-2010. Kevin spent time at Louisville, notably coaching Elvis Dumervi who went on to win the Bronko Nagurski and Ted Hendricks Awards. He had quick stop in the NFL with the Falcons in 2007, under Bobby Petrino. Wolthausen brings 35+ years of coaching experience to the table in Dallas, something Neuheisel will certainly take advantage of.

Quality Control Assistant: Ryan Lewis

A few years removed from his playing career, Ryan Lewis returns to spring football. Lewis was a cornerback who was in the XFL with the San Antonio Brahmas, following four seasons in the NFL. Ryan isn’t new to coaching, as he quickly transitioned to cornerbacks coach at the Colorado School of Mines.

Tight Ends/Special Teams: Scott Spurrier

Scott Spurrier is a familiar name, as he’s been with the Renegades in 2020 and 2023-2025. He’s got experience working with tight ends alongside special teams, and will retain both of those roles as we head into the 2026 season.

Spurrier is the son of legendary coach Steve Spurrier, and he was a part of his dad’s staff in the Alliance Of American Football, with the Orlando Apollos. Scott also has coaching experience with South Carolina and Arizona collegiately. Scott had to navigate some special teams turnover last couple of years, most notably, switching kickers from Taylor Russolino, to Jonathan Garibay, to Lucas Havrisik. Havrisik went on to sign with the Green Bay Packers, setting a franchise record with a 61 yard field goal this year.

Final Thoughts

There is no shortage of talented coaches on this Dallas Renegades staff. Rick Neuheisel has constructed a strong organizational framework, with several veterans who will help the younger, newer faces to coaching. Dallas may have a bit of an advantage out of the gate compared to some of the other teams who boast first-time head coaches (i.e. Columbus, Louisville).

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