K.C. Keeler is 7-14 at Temple since 2025 and 278-126 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season2-7Conf 1-4
At Temple7-14Conf 4-9 · since 2025
Last 3 seasons7-14Conf 4-9
Career278-126Conf 12-17 · 33 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
Temple won 42.7% of its games before he arrived (39.5% in conference). His career win rate is +26.1 pts against that (+1.9 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Dec 1, 2024
- Alma mater
- Delaware
- Calls plays
- No
- Background
- Defense
- First-time head coach
- No
Head Coaching Seasons
3 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Temple | 5-7 | American Athletic | -7.0 | -5.1 | 27.1 | 33.2 | - | - |
| 2024 |  Sam Houston | 9-3 | Conference USA | -6.2 | -6.9 | 19.0 | 23.8 | - | W 31-26 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl vs Georgia Southern |
| 2023 | Sam Houston | 3-9 | Conference USA | -13.3 | -13.8 | 16.0 | 28.8 | - | - |
Temple Staff, 2026
19- K.C. KeelerHead Coach
- Tyler WalkerOffensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
- Henry BakerAssistant Head Coach / Interim Defensive Coordinator / Cornerbacks
- Brian GinnSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Jordan HopkinsDefensive Analyst / Assistant Defensive Line Coach
- Nick ArleoDefensive Analyst/Assistant Linebackers Coach
- Chris RaitanoDefensive Line / Outside Linebackers
- Keith DudzinskiLinebackers
- Kevin SheehanOffensive Analyst/Assisistant Wide Receivers Coach
- Adam KleinOffensive Analyst/Assistant Offensive Line Coach
- Al JohnsonOffensive Line
- Andrew PierceRunning Backs
- Brian L. SmithSafeties
- Chris ZarkoskieTight Ends
- Roy RoundtreeWide Receivers
- C.J. GildersleeveAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Dan O'RourkeAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Stephen WhitlockAssociate Director of Strength & Conditioning
- Kevin SchadtHead Strength & Conditioning Coach
Transfer Portal at Temple
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 16
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 28 | -2 |
| 2025 | 21 | 26 | -5 |
Staff History by Season
2 stints- 2025-2026TempleHead Coach
- 2021-2024Sam HoustonHead Coach
Coaching Tenure Timeline
2 stopsHead Coaches He Worked Under
1- Brad CornelsenSam Houston, 2024