Tim Skipper (American football)
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Interim head coach |
| Team | Fresno State |
| Conference | MW |
| Record | 1–0 |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | April 15, 1978 |
| Alma mater | California State University, Fresno |
| Playing career | |
| 1997–2000 | Fresno State |
| Position(s) | Middle linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2001 | Western New Mexico (DB) |
| 2002 | Western New Mexico (DC/DB) |
| 2003 | Sacramento State (DB) |
| 2004–2005 | Sacramento State (DC/DB) |
| 2006–2008 | Fresno State (RB) |
| 2009–2011 | Fresno State (LB/RGC) |
| 2011 | Fresno State (interim DC) |
| 2012–2013 | Colorado State (LB) |
| 2013–2014 | Colorado State (AHC/LB) |
| 2015–2016 | Florida (RB) |
| 2017–2018 | Florida (LB) |
| 2018–2019 | UNLV (DC/LB) |
| 2020 | Central Michigan (LB) |
| 2021 | Central Michigan (AHC/LB) |
| 2022–2023 | Fresno State (AHC/LB) |
| 2023 | Fresno State (acting HC) |
| 2024–present | Fresno State (interim HC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1–0 |
| Bowls | 1–0 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| As a player: | |
Tim Skipper (born April 15, 1978) is an American football coach and former player who is the interim head football coach at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State).[1] He previously served as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach at Fresno State from 2022 to 2023.
Skipper played college football at Fresno State as a middle linebacker from 1997 to 2000.
Playing career
College
Skipper played as a middle linebacker at Fresno State from 1997 to 2000. During his time there, he was a two-year defensive captain and three-time All-WAC selection, he ranks second in school history with 418 career tackles, including 117 in his first campaign, when he earned freshman All-America recognition.
Coaching career
Western New Mexico
In 2001, Skipper was hired as the defensive backs coach at Western New Mexico University. In 2002, he was promoted to defensive coordinator.
Sacramento State
In 2003, Skipper joined California State University, Sacramento as their defensive backs coach under head coach Steve Mooshagian. In 2004, he was promoted to defensive coordinator.
Fresno State
In 2006, Skipper was hired as the running backs coach at California State University, Fresno under head coach Pat Hill. In 2009, he was promoted to linebackers coach and defensive run game coordinator. In 2011, Skipper served as the interim defensive coordinator.
Colorado State
On January 5, 2012, Skipper joined Colorado State University as their linebackers coach under head coach Jim McElwain.[2] In 2013, he was promoted to assistant head coach.
Florida
In 2015, Skipper was hired as the running backs coach at the University of Florida, following head coach Jim McElwain. In 2017, he was promoted to linebackers coach.
UNLV
In 2018, Skipper was hired as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) under head coach Tony Sanchez.
Central Michigan
In 2020, Skipper joined Central Michigan University as their linebackers coach, reuniting with head coach Jim McElwain. In 2021, he was promoted to assistant head coach.
Fresno State (second stint)
In 2022, Skipper was hired as the assistant head coach and linebackers coach at California State University, Fresno under head coach Jeff Tedford. In 2023, he served as acting head coach.[3]
On July 15, 2024, Skipper was named interim head coach, following the departure of Jeff Tedford.[4]
Personal life
Skipper is the brother of Kelly Skipper, who is currently serving as the running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills, and son of Jim Skipper, longtime NFL assistant.
Head coaching record
College
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | Coaches# | AP° | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno State Bulldogs (Mountain West Conference) (2023–present) | |||||||||
| 2023 | Fresno State | 1–0 | W New Mexico[a] | ||||||
| 2024 | Fresno State | 0–0 | 0–0 | ||||||
| Fresno State: | 1–0 | 0–0 | |||||||
| Total: | 1–0 | ||||||||
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- ^ Skipper served as acting head coach due to Jeff Tedford's health concerns.
References
- ^ "Tim Skipper". Fresno State Athletics. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Gilbert, Zak (January 5, 2012). "CSU names Skipper assistant football coach". Colorado State Rams Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Jackson (December 7, 2023). "Acting Fresno State coach Tim Skipper updates Tedford situation, bowl prep". 247sports.com. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
- ^ "Tedford steps down as head coach, Skipper to serve as interim". Fresno State Bulldogs Athletics. July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.