List of East Tennessee State Buccaneers head football coaches

The Buccaneers competes as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision.

Since December 2024, Will Healy has served as head coach at East Tennessee State.

[1] Since 1920, three coaches have led the Buccaneers in postseason bowl games: Star Wood, Hal Littleford, and John Robert Bell.

Mike Cavan and Sanders have led East Tennessee State to appearances in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.

Wood is the leader in seasons coached and games won, with 65 victories during his 13 years with the program.

A color photograph of Randy Sanders in a golf shirt.
Randy Sanders served as the 18th head coach of the East Tennessee State Buccaneers from 2018–2021.