(1951-05-02) May 2, 1951 (age 73) Logan, Utah, U.S.
Playing career
1969–1972
Utah State
Position(s)
Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1973–1976
Yokosuka Seahawks
1977–1982
Utah State (OLB)
1983–1985
Utah State (DC/DB)
1986
Idaho (DC)
1987–1991
California (DC)
1992–1994
Arizona State (DC)
1995–1998
Stanford (LB)
1999–2001
Stanford (DC)
2002–2004
Notre Dame (DC)
2004
Notre Dame (interim HC)
2005–2007
Washington (DC)
2008–2009
San Jose State (LB)
2010–2012
San Jose State (DC/LB)
2012
San Jose State (interim HC)
2013–2014
Colorado (DC)
2015–2017
UNLV (DC/LB)
2018–2022
Montana (DC)
Head coaching record
Overall
1–1
Bowls
1–1
Kent Lex Baer (born May 2, 1951) is an American college football coach. He most recently was the defensive coordinator at the University of Montana, a position he held from 2018 to 2022. Baer served as the interim head football coach at the University of Notre Dame for one game in 2004 and at San Jose State University for one game in 2012.
Kent Lex Baer (born May 2, 1951) is an American college football coach. He most recently was the defensive coordinator at the University of Montana, a...
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confirmed the account. Marc David Baer and other historians have documented several inconsistencies in Kent's story; Baer concludes that it is "manufactured"...
Notre Dame terminated Willingham as head coach. Defensive coordinator KentBaer served as acting head coach for the Insight Bowl, a 38–21 loss to Oregon...
criticized move, two days later fired Willingham. Defensive coordinator, KentBaer, led the Irish, hoping to "win one for Ty," however, the Oregon State...
Fitz Hill (2001–2004) Dick Tomey (2005–2009) Mike MacIntyre (2010–2012) KentBaer # (2012) Ron Caragher (2013–2016) Brent Brennan (2017–2023) Ken Niumatalolo...
as an assistant coach at the University of Cincinnati, Purdue University, Kent State University, and Ohio State University. Freeman played college football...
Holtz (1986–1996) Bob Davie (1997–2001) Tyrone Willingham (2002–2004) KentBaer # (2004) Charlie Weis (2005–2009) Brian Kelly (2010–2021) Marcus Freeman...
launched Baer's prolific career in acting, in which she appeared in more than 100 television commercials, as well as modeling for Winston, as a Kent girl...
Holtz (1986–1996) Bob Davie (1997–2001) Tyrone Willingham (2002–2004) KentBaer # (2004) Charlie Weis (2005–2009) Brian Kelly (2010–2021) Marcus Freeman...
Kent State University. He was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity, and graduated in 1959 with a degree in history. Holtz also trained under Kent...
Holtz (1986–1996) Bob Davie (1997–2001) Tyrone Willingham (2002–2004) KentBaer # (2004) Charlie Weis (2005–2009) Brian Kelly (2010–2021) Marcus Freeman...
post-season rankings in the Associated Press (AP), Coaches and BCS polls. KentBaer served as interim head coach for the Military Bowl because MacIntyre resigned...
defense in school history, led to the firings of defensive coordinator KentBaer and special teams coach Bob Simmons at the end of the season. The Huskies...
Fitz Hill (2001–2004) Dick Tomey (2005–2009) Mike MacIntyre (2010–2012) KentBaer # (2012) Ron Caragher (2013–2016) Brent Brennan (2017–2023) Ken Niumatalolo...
Holtz (1986–1996) Bob Davie (1997–2001) Tyrone Willingham (2002–2004) KentBaer # (2004) Charlie Weis (2005–2009) Brian Kelly (2010–2021) Marcus Freeman...
Eastern Michigan Hurons (1976–1978), Boston College Eagles (1978–1980), Kent State Golden Flashes (1981–1982) John Ray: Kentucky Wildcats (1969–1972)...
(centers and guards) Chuck Moller – Tight ends and offensive line (tackles) KentBaer – Defensive coordinator and linebackers Phil Zacharias – Defensive ends...
Holtz (1986–1996) Bob Davie (1997–2001) Tyrone Willingham (2002–2004) KentBaer # (2004) Charlie Weis (2005–2009) Brian Kelly (2010–2021) Marcus Freeman...
defensive coordinator KentBaer was named interim head coach after head coach Willingham was fired following the regular season. Baer coached the bowl game...
Fitz Hill (2001–2004) Dick Tomey (2005–2009) Mike MacIntyre (2010–2012) KentBaer # (2012) Ron Caragher (2013–2016) Brent Brennan (2017–2023) Ken Niumatalolo...
Paula Jane Meehan (formerly Kent; née Baer; August 9, 1931 – June 23, 2014) was an American businesswoman, executive and philanthropist. She co-founded...
days after being hired for misrepresenting his academic credentials. ‡ KentBaer served as interim head coach for one game at the 2004 Insight Bowl after...
Holtz (1986–1996) Bob Davie (1997–2001) Tyrone Willingham (2002–2004) KentBaer # (2004) Charlie Weis (2005–2009) Brian Kelly (2010–2021) Marcus Freeman...
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