Josh Heupel, Mike Vrabel discuss Alex Golesh becoming USF's head coach

Tennessee offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Alex Golesh has been named head coach at South Florida.

"I am thankful to Chairman Weatherford, President Law and Michael Kelly for their support and belief in me to bring the USF program back to the top of college football," Golesh said in a press release. "I'm excited to be back in the state of Florida and work with the great high school coaches in this state.

"This program will have an identity both offensively and defensively, and with special teams. We will be the most aggressive team in the country, both on the field and on the recruiting trail. I am humbled by the opportunity, and I appreciate the commitment from this University and Bulls Nation to hiring the best staff in the country. My family and I can't wait to get going."

Alex Golesh's coaching resume

• South Florida head coach (2023)

• Tennessee offensive coordinator and tight ends coach (2021-22)

• UCF offensive coordinator and tight ends coach (2020)

• Iowa State tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator (2016-19)

• Illinois tight ends and special teams coach (2015)

• Illinois running backs, tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator (2014)

• Illinois tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator (2012-13)

• Toledo tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator (2010-11)

• Toledo running backs coach and recruiting coordinator (2009)

• Oklahoma State graduate assistant (2008)

• Northern Illinois graduate assistant (2006-07)

• Ohio State student assistant (2004-05)

• Westerville Central High School (OH) defensive line coach (2003)

Following Golesh being hired as USF's head coach, coaches throughout the sport discussed his career and can be read below.

Josh Heupel on Alex Golesh

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Mike Vrabel on Alex Golesh

George Walker IV-USA TODAY NETWORK

Jim Tressel on Alex Golesh

Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Campbell on Alex Golesh

Arizona Republic/USA TODAY Network
Ncaa Football Oregon At Iowa State

Marcus Freeman on Alex Golesh

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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