Darrius G. Smith

Darrius G. Smith
Current position
TitleAssistant head coach & running backs coach
TeamSouthern Utah
ConferenceUAC
Biographical details
Bornc. 1972 (age 53–54)
EducationFrostburg State University (1995)
Playing career
1990–1993Frostburg State
PositionDefensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1994Frostburg State (SA)
1995–1998New Mexico Highlands (WR/DB)
1999New Mexico Highlands (co-OC)
2000IUP (RB)
2001Idaho (GA)
2002–2003James Madison (RB)
2004Northeastern (WR)
2005–2006Northeastern (RB)
2007–2014Villanova (RB/TE)
2015–2018UMass (RB)
2019Bryant (OC/WR)
2020–2021Fort Lewis
2022Southern Utah (RB)
2023–2025Southern Utah (AHC/RB)
2026–presentNew Mexico (RB)
Head coaching record
Overall0–13

Darrius G. Smith (born c. 1972) is an American college football coach. He is the running backs coach for the University of New Mexico, a position he has held since January 2026.[1][2] He was the assistant head coach and running backs coach for Southern Utah University from 2023 to 2025.[2][3] He was the head football coach for Fort Lewis College from 2020 to 2021.[4][5][6] He also coached for Frostburg State (1994), New Mexico Highlands (1995–99), IUP (2000), Idaho (2001), James Madison (2002–03), Northeastern (2004–06), Villanova (2007–14), UMass (2015–18), and Bryant (2019).[2][7] He played college football for Frostburg State as a defensive back.[2][3][4][7]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Fort Lewis Skyhawks (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) (2020–2021)
2020–21 Fort Lewis 0–20–0N/A
2021 Fort Lewis 0–110–910th
Fort Lewis: 0–130–9
Total:0–13

References

  1. ↑ Garcia, Edge (February 2, 2026). "Lobo Football reloads ahead of 2026 season". The Daily Lobo. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Darrius G. Smith". University of New Mexico Lobos – Official Athletics Website. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Ellerston, Sean (March 9, 2022). "Southern Utah names Darrius G. Smith as new running backs coach, recruiting coordinator". The Spectrum. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Livingstone, John (February 14, 2020). "Fort Lewis College awards new football coach 3-year deal". The Durango Herald. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  5. ↑ Wilson, David (January 1, 2022). "Darrius G. Smith steps down as Head Football Coach". Fort Lewis College. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Darrius G. Smith steps down as FLC football coach". The Durango Herald. January 5, 2022. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Merritt tabs Darrius G. Smith as Offensive Coordinator". Bryant University. January 17, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2024.


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