Beloit College Men's Football

Head Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and QB Coach at Beloit College

Kyle Langhoff was named the 31st head football coach in Beloit College history in the spring of 2025. Langhoff joined the Buccaneer coaching staff prior to the 2019 season as an associate head coach and defensive coordinator.  He helped increase the roster from 17 players to 80 players during that time as well as help bring stability to the program in the areas of recruiting, retention, academics, and athletics.  The Buccaneer defense showed on-field and statistical improvement during this time as well.  He coached Christopher Croft Jr. and Gavin Thorpe, both of whom were multiple year Midwest Conference All-Conference players as well as other athletic and academic accolades. Langhoff came to Beloit from MacMurray College, a NCAA Division III program, where he was the associate head coach, defensive coordinator, and special teams coordinator during his seven seasons. During that time, Langhoff was also the program's recruiting coordinator and special teams coordinator.  In his seven seasons at MacMurray, Langhoff was part of one of the biggest turnarounds in college football as the Highlanders won four games in five seasons prior to Langhoff's arrival. The team won just five games during Langhoff's first three seasons before posting a record of 29-10 over the last four campaigns. With the program's turnaround came a myriad of player and program awards. Langhoff coached a two-time conference Defensive Player of the Year who also garnered All-Region, All-America and NCAA statistical champion (tackles for a loss and sacks) recognition. Additionally, numerous student-athletes under Langhoff's tutelage earned all-conference athletic and academic honors.  Prior to MacMurray, Langhoff had coaching stints at Briar Cliff University and Central Methodist University. There he was defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator as well as other titles.   As a student-athlete, Langhoff was a four-year letterwinner on the offensive line at Lake Forest College where he was a member of the 2002 Midwest Conference Championship team.  He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Lake Forest in 2003 and a Master of Education from Central Methodist in 2005.  Langhoff and his wife Kelly, have a ten-year-old daughter named Ava. Langhoff Coaching Career: Central Methodist University (MO):  2004 - 2007 Briar Cliff University (IA):   2008 - 2011 MacMurray College (IL):  2012 - 2018 Beloit College (WI):  2019 -

Head Coach Ted Soenksen announced the addition of William Affognon to the Buccaneer football coaching staff prior to the 2019 season. Originally from Irving, Texas, Affognon will serve as the Offensive Line Coach, Video Coordinator and Social Media Coordinator for Beloit College Football. Affognon comes to Beloit after receiving his Master's Degree in Sports Administration from the University of Saint Mary in May of 2019. During his time as a graduate student, Affognon served as a Residence Life Graduate Assistant, was an eligibility representative for the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), and also served as a graduate assistant in career services. A four-year starter for the University of Saint Mary football program, Affognon served as a football team leader, was awarded the Leadership in Excellence Award three times, was voted the recipient of the Students Appreciating Students Award and earned Honorable Mention All-Kansas Collegiate Athletics Conference honors. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2017. Affognon garners extensive undergraduate and graduate leadership skills including serving as Student Body President, a Student Senator (as a sophomore), a School Orientation Leader, founder of Campus Clean Up at the University of Saint Mary and he played an integral role in establishing eight new student organizations at his alma mater.

Joe Butz joined the Buccaneer football coaching staff prior to the 2019 season. He will serve as the defensive backs coach, special teams coordinator and strength and conditioning coordinator.  Butz comes to Beloit after a year at MacMurray College where he coached safeties and was the team's strength and conditioning coach. In 2018, two defensive backs under Butz's tutelage earned all-conference honors. In addition to coaching duties, Butz also bolstered the team's recruitment in Illinois, California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho.  Prior to MacMurray, Butz spent two seasons at Rockford University gaining experience coaching the defensive line, running backs and tight ends. Four players earned all-conference recognition under his coaching. He also served as the team's academic coordinator and assisted in recruiting for the Regents.  Butz received a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from North Park University in 2016. A four-year letterwinner for NPU as a linebacker, Butz was named a captain of the squad in 2015 and earned Academic All-America honors three seasons. He went on to receive a Master of the Arts in Teaching Physical Education from Rockford University in 2018. 

Beloit Head Football Coach Kyle Langhoff has announced Brody Pogue as the new Offensive Coordinator for the Bucs ahead of the 2025 season.  Pogue comes to Beloit from UW-Whitewater after a a nearly three year run as the wide receivers coach for the Warhawks. While at Whitewater, he collaborated with offensive staff on game-planning, installments, scouting, and play design. He also coordinated the Kickoff Return unit, finishing 1st in the WIAC & D3 in 2024. During his time with the team he, mentored two All-WIAC WR selections, Honorable Mention Return Specialist, 2023 WIAC Newcomer of the Year, 2024 All-Region 1st Team Honoree, and 2nd Team All-American.  No stranger to the Midwest Conference, he also spent time in Jacksonville, Illinois at Illinois College. While with the Blue Boys, he served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. There, he oversaw all aspects of the offensive design, installment, scouting, practice planning, game-planning, and play-calling. He directed offensive staff organization, practice plans, and opponent breakdown delegation. Pogue started his coaching career at NAIA Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. He coached the Offensive Line, for three seasons. Running Backs, and Tight Ends for two seasons before being promoted to the Offensive Coordinator for his final two seasons. While with the Fighting Bee's he mentored 8 All-MSFA selections; 5 Offensive Lineman, 2 Running Backs, and a Tight End. Pogue earned his Bachelors of Arts in Economics from Illinois College in 2015 where he was a member of the football team. In 2015 he earned 1st Team All-MWC as an offensive linemen. He was a two-year starter on the O-line and saw action in 36 of 40 career games. Pogue also earned a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership at St. Ambrose University in 2019.   

In 2019, Ted Soenksen announced the addition of William Affognon as an intern coach to the Buccaneer football coaching staff. He was to serve as the Defensive Line Coach & Video Coordinator.  Prior to the 2022 Football season, Ted Soenksen announced the promotion of Affognon. He would now serve as the Offensive Line Coach, Video & Social Media Coordinator.  As a native of Irving, Texas, Affognon came to Beloit after receiving his Master's Degree in Sports Administration from the University of Saint Mary in May of 2019. During his two years as a graduate student, Affognon served as both a Residence Life Graduate Assistant & a Career Services Graduate Assistant. Along with being a graduate student. he also held a position with the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) as an Eligibility Representative. During his playing career for the University of Saint Mary, Affognon was a football team leader, while receiving multiple different leadership awards. He was the recipient of the Leadership in Excellence Award three times, voted as a recipient of the Students Appreciating Students Award & earned Honorable Mention All-Kansas Collegiate Athletics Conference honors. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History in 2017.  Along with his playing experience, Affognon garners extensive undergraduate and graduate leadership skills. Those include serving as the Student Body President for two years, a Student Senator (as a sophomore), a School Orientation Leader, founder of Campus Clean Up at the University of Saint Mary & playing an integral role in establishing eight new student organizations at his alma mater. 

John Smith was hired as an assistant football coach in the Spring of 2025, where he will serve as the Wide Receivers coach. Originally from Hoopa, California, Smith spent his entire collegiate career at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. He earned his first collegiate start as the Rams’ signal-caller during his junior year, starting seven games. Over the course of his career, Smith totaled 4,733 passing yards, 42 touchdown passes, and a 60% career completion rate. His performance earned him All-Midwest Conference honors in each of his final two seasons. Smith earned his degree in Health and Physical Education from Cornell College in the Spring of 2024. Beloit marks his first coaching opportunity at the collegiate level.

Ryan Kilburg was hired as an assistant football coach in the Spring of 2026, where he will serve as the Defensive Backs coach. Originally from Park Ridge, Illinois, Kilburg played three seasons at Western Michigan & his final season at Eastern Illinois. Over the course of his career, he amassed 21 tackles, 2 Fumble recoveries & 1 Pass Break-Up. He was also a core contributor to 4 special teams units such as kick-off, kickoff return, punt and punt return. Before Beloit, Kilburg was a Student Assistant at Eastern Illinois for the 2025 season. As a 2026 graduate of Eastern Illinois, Kilburg earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies along with a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Sport and Recreation Management. He also obtained a minor in Business as well. Beloit marks his second coaching opportunity at the collegiate level.