Andy Thompson (American football)

Andy Thompson
Current position
TitleAssistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator & inside linebackers coach
TeamStanford
ConferenceACC
Biographical details
Born (1980-04-30) April 30, 1980 (age 44)
Walla Walla, Washington, U.S.
Playing career
1999–2003Montana
Position(s)Linebacker, quarterback, safety
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2004Eastern Oregon (LB/ST)
2005–2006Northern Arizona (RB)
2007–2008Northern Arizona (LB)
2009–2018Northern Arizona (DC)
2019–2022Sacramento State (DC)
2023–2024Sacramento State
2025–presentStanford (AHC/co-DC/ILB)
Head coaching record
Overall11–14
Tournaments1–1 (NCAA D-I playoffs)

Andrew Thompson (born April 30, 1980) is an American football coach and former player, currently the assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator, and inside linebackers coach for the Stanford Cardinal football program.[1] Thompson was the head coach at Sacramento State from 2023 to 2024. Formerly the Hornets' defensive coordinator for four seasons under Troy Taylor, he was promoted in December 2022 after Taylor left for Stanford University.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Sacramento State Hornets (Big Sky Conference) (2023–2024)
2023 Sacramento State 8–5 4–4 T–6th L NCAA Division I Second Round
2024 Sacramento State 3–9 1–7 T–11th
Sacramento State: 11–14 5–11
Total: 11–14

References

  1. ^ "Andy Thompson joins Football Staff". Stanford Cardinal - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Dapper, Michelle (December 16, 2022). "Sacramento State football welcomes Andy Thompson as new head coach". KCRA. Retrieved May 6, 2023.