Ryan Pugh

TitleOffensive Line Coach

Offensive line coach

2012-present

Left BYU in January of 2019 to become the offensive coordinator at Troy University in his home state of Alabama
Coached a young BYU offensive line in 2018 that featured three freshmen starters with one sophomore and one senior
Helped BYU score 10.1 points more per game in 2018 and also rank No. 9 nationally in point differential change (175 points)
BYU freshman center James Empey was named a 2018 FWAA Freshman All-American under Pugh's tutelage and the top-rated freshman center in the nation by Pro Football Focus
In 2017 he helped the Roadrunners to its first winning season since 2013
Roadrunner offensive line led the way for an offense that scored a program-best 379 points en route to the school’s first bowl game in history, the 2016 New Mexico Bowl
Offensive tackle Jevonte Domand picked up honorable mention All-Conference USA honors in 2016
In 2015, Pugh coached with Grimes at LSU and the Tigers went 9-3 and finished No. 16 nationally
The offensive line blocked for a running game ranked No. 7 nationally and tops in the SEC at 256.8 yards per game
Helped tutor first-team all-conference selections offensive tackle Eric Lefeld and offensive guard Parker Ehlinger as Cincinnati went 9-4 in 2014
Helped the Hokies earn another bowl trip and an 8-5 overall record in 2013
Pugh helped coach eventual Rimington Trophy winner Reese Dismukes and 2014 NFL Draft second overall pick offensive tackle Greg Robinson at Auburn

Four-year letterwinner at Auburn from 2007-2010
Pugh earned All-America honors as a senior and was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy
He was a three-time All-SEC selection and was the starting center for the Tigers’ 2010 national championship team
Pugh was also an academic award winner as a four-time SEC Academic All-Conference selection, CoSIDA Academic All-District selection and a Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award finalist in 2010
He signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2011