Eric Wolford is an American football coach and former player who is currently the offensive line coach at the University of Kentucky. He had also served in that role in the 2021 season. Wolford previously served as the offensive line coach at the University of Alabama from 2022-2023. He was the head football coach at Youngstown State University from 2010 to 2014. After a 3–8 mark in his first season, the Penguins compiled a 28–18 mark over his final four campaigns, were ranked in the top-10 three times, and broke 32 school records during his tenure. Highlights included a 2012 win over 2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football team—the first win over a BCS team in school history, and a 2011 win over top-ranked North Dakota State.

Eric Wolford
Wolford with South Carolina in 2018
Current position
TitleOffensive line coach
TeamKentucky
ConferenceSEC
Biographical details
Born (1971-04-05) April 5, 1971 (age 53)
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materKansas State
Playing career
1990–1993Kansas State
1994Arizona Cardinals
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1995Kansas State (GA)
1996Emporia State (OL)
1997–1999South Florida (OL)
2000–2002Houston (OL)
2003North Texas (OL)
2004–2006Arizona (OL)
2007–2008Illinois (OL)
2009South Carolina (OL)
2010–2014Youngstown State
2015–2016San Francisco 49ers (asst. OL)
2017–2020South Carolina (OL)
2021Kentucky (OL)
2022–2023Alabama (OL)
2024–presentKentucky (OL)
Head coaching record
Overall31–26

Alabama

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On February 1, 2022, It was reported that Eric Wolford has accepted the position of Offensive Line Coach at Alabama. [1]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Youngstown State Penguins (Missouri Valley Football Conference) (2010–2014)
2010 Youngstown State 3–8 1–7 9th
2011 Youngstown State 6–5 4–4 T–4th
2012 Youngstown State 7–4 4–4 T–6th
2013 Youngstown State 8–4 5–3 T–2nd
2014 Youngstown State 7–5 4–4 T–5th
Youngstown State: 31–26 18–22
Total: 31–26

References

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  1. ^ "Alabama to Hire Eric Wolford as Offensive Line Coach". January 31, 2022.
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