In January 2019, head coach Randy Edsall announced the hiring of Lou Spanos to be the new defensive coordinator, replacing the fired Billy Crocker.

In February, offensive coordinator John Dunn unexpectedly left to join the staff of the New York Jets.

[2] On July 30, 2019, it was announced that linebacker Eli Thomas was retiring from football after suffering a stroke.

Their fourth non-conference game came mid-season against rival UMass, a football independent.

Roster Last update: June 12, 2019 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field • East Hartford, Connecticut