Ernest Elmer Bearg (July 20, 1893 – August 24, 1971) was an American football and basketball coach.

Bearg also spent one year as Nebraska's men's basketball coach (1925–1926) and posted an 8–10 mark.

After coaching for four seasons at Nebraska, Bearg led the Ichabods to a 36–31 record and the 1931 Central Intercollegiate Conference championship.

The Cornhuskers were conference runners-up in 1926 and 1927 According to Nebraska's official athletics website, Bearg fielded powerful team during his four years at the helm but "fans criticized him for not using strategy and deception, which eventually led to his resignation."

After four seasons in Lincoln, Bearg was replaced by future College Football Hall of Fame coach, Dana X.