Montana Hires Brent Myers as Offensive Line Coach From Weber State

Brent Myers will take over the Montana Grizzlies offensive line, a hire announced by head coach Bobby Kennedy on Feb. 6, 2026. Myers arrives with deep Big Sky Conference ties and long experience that immediately boosts credibility for Kennedy as he builds his staff following his introduction as Montana’s head coach on Feb. 5.

Myers spent the last 12 seasons at Weber State, most recently serving as associate head coach and offensive line coach, and comes to Missoula after more than three decades of coaching at the college level. Multiple outlets described Myers’ resume as extending more than 40 years, underscoring a veteran pedigree within the conference that has matched up against Montana and other Big Sky programs during his career.

On the field, the hire signals a focus on the trenches. Montana lost momentum up front at key moments last season, and bringing in a coach with Myers’ longevity and Big Sky experience targets immediate technical improvement for current linemen and a stronger pitch to recruits. Offensive line coaching at the FCS level is a mixture of technique work, physical development, and position-by-position recruiting, and Myers’ background at Weber State suggests Montana is prioritizing seasoned development work as it looks to protect its quarterback and re-establish a consistent running attack.

The move also has business and cultural implications. For Bobby Kennedy’s nascent staff, adding a familiar Big Sky name helps stabilize recruiting conversations in the region and gives boosters and season-ticket holders a tangible sign of investment in on-field competitiveness. Fan reaction circulated quickly on Montana forums, with an Egriz thread generating immediate discussion and users such as chris, mousegriz1, and MikeyGriz weighing in, while regional outlets and aggregators reposted the announcement throughout the weekend.

Strategically, Myers’ hire fits broader FCS staffing trends where programs often pair new head coaches with veteran coordinators and position coaches who know the recruiting terrain and the conference’s stylistic demands. For Montana, that could translate into shorter adjustment periods for offensive linemen in spring ball and a clearer pathway for converting high school offensive linemen in Montana, Idaho, and surrounding states into college contributors.

What comes next is practical and immediate: Myers will be expected to lead spring practice work on fundamentals, flesh out a depth chart, and help define the Grizzlies’ offensive identity under Kennedy. The program will also need to release a full bio and staff structure so fans and recruits can map how Myers’ responsibilities fit with any run game or line-coach hiring plans. For Griz fans, the measure will be how quickly practices show cleaner footwork, better pass protection, and a tougher presence in the trenches when the fall schedule arrives.