The War Hawks were led by Mason Miller in his first and only season as head coach.

Defensive coordinator Kendall Roberson was named interim head coach.

[2] Head coach Hal Mumme stepped down in January 2013, later taking an offensive assistant position at SMU.

[3] On January 30, offensive coordinator Mason Miller was named the program's 21st head coach.

[4] Quarterbacks coach Chase Holbrook was promoted to offensive coordinator while defensive backs coach Kendall Roberson was promoted to defensive coordinator.