From 2013 to 2019, Wilson worked as the linebackers coach under Mike Leach at Washington State University.
In 2021, he signed a new contract and was given the title of co-defensive coordinator while coaching the inside linebackers.
[3][4] After spending nine seasons away from Nevada, Wilson was confirmed to be returning to the university on December 10, 2021, as head coach.
[7] On January 16, 2024, Wilson joined the staff at Texas Christian University as the linebackers coach.
[8] Wilson and his wife, Heather, have a son, Tyler, who played football at Nevada, and a daughter, Baylie.