Brian Polian
Coaching since 2013
Brian Polian is a college football coach, coaching since 2013. Staff history at 1 school, the head coaches he worked under and the players he coached.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
Head Coaching Seasons
4 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |  Nevada | 5-7 | Mountain West | -13.7 | -13.0 | 26.2 | 37.9 | - | - |
| 2015 | Nevada | 7-6 | Mountain West | -9.4 | -7.1 | 26.9 | 32.6 | - | W 28-23 NOVA HOME LOANS ARIZONA BOWL vs Colorado State |
| 2014 | Nevada | 7-6 | Mountain West | -2.1 | -7.3 | 26.7 | 33.7 | - | L 3-16 R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL vs Louisiana |
| 2013 | Nevada | 4-8 | Mountain West | -7.5 | -16.8 | 25.7 | 42.6 | - | - |
Staff History by Season
1 stint- 2021
Coaching Tenure Timeline
2 stopsHead Coaches He Worked Under
1- Brian KellyNotre Dame, 2021