Popovich was a four-year starter as left guard on the Fresno State Bulldogs football team from 2004 to 2007.
[5] In 2020 it was announced that he would become the co-offensive line coach with Carmen Bricilloin order to replace Dante Scarnecchia.
[10] Popovich was hired by Jon Sumrall at Troy in January, 2022 to be the offensive line coach for the Trojans.
On February 23, 2023, Popovich was hired by the Houston Texans to be their assistant offensive line coach.
[11] He was promoted as offensive line coach and run game coordinator on February 4, 2025.