Nathan Young promoted to Co-Offensive Coordinator at Louisiana Tech

RUSTON – Nathan Young, a two-year member of the Louisiana Tech Football staff as an offensive line coach, has been promoted to co-offensive coordinator head coach Sonny Cumbie announced Wednesday.

“Since we have been at Louisiana Tech coach Young has done a great job with the offensive line and our run game,” Cumbie said. “Moving forward, I am excited to see the growth we will continue to experience on offense and as a team with coach Young as co-offensive coordinator.”

Young has played a key role in the success of the LA Tech offense during his two years in Ruston. This past season, he tutored a Bulldog offensive line that protected the quarterback position in the passing offense, which ranked third in Conference USA at 260.9 yards per game while registering four 300-yard passing games.

Behind excellent run-blocking, the Bulldogs eclipsed the 100-yard mark in rushing seven times in 2023, highlights by a 357-yard rushing performance in a win over Northwestern State. As a team, the ‘Dogs averaged 384.7 yards of total offense per game while ranking third in CUSA in first downs gained with 243.

“I am thrilled to further support the offensive staff in my new role,” Young said. “I want to thank coach Cumbie for his unwavering belief in me. I’m fired up for what’s ahead for the 2024 season.”

Under Young’s guidance in 2022, the Bulldog offensive line paved the way for seven 100+ yard rushing games. His linemen helped pave the way for a passing game that ranked 32nd nationally at 267.2 yards per game. Four offensive linemen earned Honorable Mention All-CUSA honors.

Young came to Ruston after serving as the offensive line coach at Stephen F. Austin for three seasons. Prior to SFA, he spent two years at San Antonio’s Madison High School (2017-18) after coaching nine seasons at his alma mater, Abilene Christian (2008-16).

He was a two-time First Team NCAA Division II All-American as a player at ACU in 2006 and 2007 and was named the Lonestar Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year both seasons. Young was inducted into the Abilene Christian Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017.

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