Bryan Nardo

Bryan Nardo is an American football coach who is the safties coach for the Charlotte 49ers.

Bryan Nardo

Current position
Title	Safeties Coach
Team	Charlotte
Biographical details
Alma mater	Ohio University (2008)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2004–2008	Ohio (SA)
2008–2010	Ohio (GA)
2011	Missouri S&T (STC/LB)
2012–2019	Emporia State (DC/LB)
2020–2021	Youngstown State (LB)
2022	Gannon (DC/LB)
2023–2024	Oklahoma State (DC)
2025	Charlotte (Safeties)

Coaching career

Ohio

In 2004, Nardo got his first coaching job as a student assistant with the Ohio Bobcats.^[1] In 2008, after graduating from the University of Ohio, Nardo would become a graduate assistant for the Bobcats.^[2]

Missouri S&T

In 2011, Nardo was hired by Missouri S&T to be the team's special teams coordinator and linebackers coach.^[3] In his lone season with Missouri S&T he was named the Great Lakes Football Conference Assistant Coach of the Year.^[4]

Emporia State

In 2012, Nardo was hired by Emporia State to serve as the team's defensive coordinator.^[5]

Youngstown State

In 2020, Nardo would be hired by the Youngstown State Penguins as the team's linebackers coach.^[6] On December 15, 2021, Nardo was fired by Youngstown State.^[7]

Gannon

In 2022, Nardo was hired by Gannon to be the team's defensive coordinator.^[8] In his one season at Gannon, Nardo helped the team improve from allowing 393.3 yards per game in 2021, to just 287.4 yards per game in 2022.^[9]

Oklahoma State

For the 2023 season, Nardo was hired by Oklahoma State as the team's defensive coordinator.^[10] In his first season with the Cowboys in 2023, Nardo helped led them to the 2023 Big 12 Championship Game against Texas.^[11] Nardo was fired in 2024 after the Cowboys went 3-9, 0-9 in Big 12 play.

Charlotte

Nardo was named the safeties coach for the Charlotte 49ers on January 7th of 2025.^[12]

References

1. Wright, Scott. "Why new Oklahoma State football DC Bryan Nardo is 'a coach you want in your program'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
2. Ruhl, Dean (January 24, 2023). "Oklahoma State hires Bryan Nardo as defensive coordinator". Tulsa World. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
3. Wight, Scott. "Oklahoma State football hires Bryan Nardo as defensive coordinator". The Oklahoman. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
4. "Oklahoma State hires Bryan Nardo as defensive coordinator". AP News. January 24, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
5. Lovergine, Vince (January 25, 2023). "Former Emporia State coach headed to Oklahoma State". WIBW.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
6. "Oklahoma State announces Bryan Nardo as new defensive coordinator, other staff changes". Dallas News. January 24, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
7. Olson, Max. "Amid Oklahoma State's surprise Big 12 title run, a leap of faith in a Division II DC is paying off". The Athletic. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
8. Morrison, Dan (January 24, 2023). "Oklahoma State names Bryan Nardo as new defensive coordinator". On3.com. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
9. "Oklahoma State hires Bryan Nardo as defensive coordinator". NBC Sports. January 24, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
10. Trevino, Gabriel (November 28, 2023). "How a 'composed' Bryan Nardo prepared Oklahoma State's defense for a Big 12 title run in his first season". Tulsa World. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
11. Wright, Scott. "In jump from D-II, Oklahoma State's Bryan Nardo maintained perspective in big moments". The Oklahoman. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
12. "Albin Adds Nine to Initial Coaching and Support Staff". Charlotte49ers.com. Retrieved January 8, 2025.

External links

• Emporia State Hornets profile
• Gannon Golden Knights profile
• Oklahoma State Cowboys profile