Rick Neuheisel named head coach of Dallas Renegades

Field Level Media|published: Tue 30th December, 11:37 2025

Head coach Rick Neuheisel speaks to the media after Arizona Hotshots practice outside State Farm Stadium, Thursday, February 14, 2019. hotshots

Former NCAA head coach Rick Neuheisel was named the head coach of the UFL's Dallas Renegades on Tuesday.

The former Colorado, Washington and UCLA boss succeeds Bob Stoops, who led the spring league's Arlington Renegades for four seasons.

"I am elated to join the UFL as the head coach of the Dallas Renegades," Neuheisel said. "I have been a big believer in spring football since its inception with the USFL back in the '80s when I played quarterback for the San Antonio Gunslingers. It was a thrill then and it is a thrill now. While it is not easy to follow in the footsteps of Bob Stoops, it is really exciting to join the incredible sports scene in Dallas, Texas. I can't wait to get to work."

Neuheisel, 64, most recently coached the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football in 2019.

"The United Football League is fortunate to have a legendary football coach like Rick Neuheisel join its ranks," UFL president and CEO Russ Brandon said. "Rick is exceptional at what he does and he raises the bar everywhere he goes. We are excited to see the kind of game that he will bring to our league. It will not only mold our players but take them to the next level."

Neuheisel compiled an 87-59 record with the Buffaloes (1995-98), Huskies (1999-2002) and Bruins (2008-11), taking his teams to nine bowl games, of which he coached eight with a 5-3 record. He led Washington (11-1) to a Pac-10 championship and a victory in the Rose Bowl during the 2000 season, finishing the season with a No. 3 ranking.

He also coached with the Baltimore Ravens from 2005-07, including the final season as offensive coordinator.

Neuheisel will continue his role as a college football analyst for CBS Sports, where he has worked since 2015.

--Field Level Media