Washington University in St. Louis Men's Football

WashU W L T % CONFERENCE NCAA 2021 7 4 0 .636 3rd - 2022 8 3 0 .727 3rd - 2023 7 3 0 .700 4th - 2024 8 2 0 .800 3rd - 2025  8  3 0 .778 3rd - TOTAL 38 15 0 .715 Aaron Keen was announced as the Washington University in St. Louis football head coach on Jan. 6, 2020. Keen is a 1994 WashU graduate and former assistant coach.   Keen is the 31st football coach in program history and enters his sixth season at the helm of the Bears’ program. Marking the Bear's final year in the CCIW, WashU went 8-3 in 2025 with a 7-2 mark in CCIW. After finishing third, the Bears earned a bid to the fifth-annual Culvers Isthmus Bowl against UW-Stout. Junior Brady Cavan was named D3football.com Second Team All-Region 5 after earning an All-CCIW first Team Offense honor. First-year Jason Doyle was named CCIW First-Year Offensive Student-Athlete of the Year. Also receiving All-CCIW honors was: junior Makael Carter (First Team Offense), junior Joy Chane (First Team Defense), sophomore Matias Adrogue (First Team Specialists), junior Levi Moore (Second Team Offense), junior Luke Gadomski (Second Team Offense), senior Gyvnn Mendenhall (Second Team Defense), senior Brady Willmer (Second Team Defense) and senior Ryan Schmadtke (Second Team Defense). Senior Fred Ware earned the CCIW RESPECT Award. In 2024, the Bears finished the season 8-2, marking the fewest losses since 2018 and the second time in three seasons with eight wins. Senior Brendan Mayo was named D3football.com First Team All-Region 5 after also earning an All-CCIW First Team Offense nod. First-year Jack Middeton was named CCIW First-Year Defensive Student-Athlete of the Year and All-CCIW First Team Defense. Joining them on the All-CCIW Team was senior Collin Goldberg (First Team Offense), senior Kenneth Hamilton (Second Team Offense), senior Tyler Brooks (Second Team Offense), senior Peter Lynch (Second Team Offense), senior Nate Light (Second Team Defense), and Joy Chane (Second Team Defense). Academically, 53 Bears were named to the CCIW Academic All-Conference Team and 12 earned a spot on the NFF Hampshire Honor Society.   During the 2022 campaign, Keen led the Bears to their best start since 1995, going 6-0 for the just the fifth time in program history. WashU’s season culminated in another trip to the Culver’s Isthmus Bowl against UW-River Falls and the Bears finished the season 8-3. Eight Bears earned all-conference honors in 2022, led by a pair of first team honorees in Collin Goldberg and Gus Christensen.   Academically, 54 Bears earned CCIW All-Academic honors and eight players were recognized by College Sports Communicators on the All-District Team.   In his first full season of play, 2021, Keen guided WashU to a 7-4 record including 7-2 in conference play. The Bears went on to play in the program’s first-ever bowl game – the inaugural Culver’s Isthmus Bowl – against UW-River Falls.   Seven student-athletes earned CCIW honors following the 2021 season. Academically, six players were named CoSIDA Academic All-District honorees and graduate student Andrew Whitaker went on to earn CoSIDA Academic All-America honors.   Keen arrived on the Danforth Campus after spending six seasons at Eastern Michigan University. He served as the team’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach the last three seasons. Prior to taking over the offense, he was the Eagles special teams coordinator and tight ends coach for three years.   Working under head coach Chris Creighton, Keen helped Eastern Michigan to three Bowl appearances and was a part of one of the greatest turnaround stories in College Football. The 2016 EMU team tied the Football Bowl Subdivision mark for biggest turnaround, improving on their win total from one in 2015 to seven.   EMU recorded a 6-6 record in 2019, and appeared in the Quick Lane Bowl. Under Keen’s leadership, the EMU offense set the program record for touchdowns in a season (49), touchdown passes in a season (27) and passes completed in a season (313). Additionally, EMU's 379 points and 5,271 total yards of offense rank second all-time at EMU.   Keen has over 25 years of collegiate football coaching experience at different levels. Prior to EMU, he spent three seasons at Minnesota State University. Keen joined the staff in 2011 as offensive coordinator before serving as acting head coach in 2012 and 2013. He was named the American Football Monthly NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year in 2012, and led the Mavericks to a 24-2 overall record in two seasons.   Keen spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and receivers coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and five seasons as head coach at Illinois College. He led IC to a 23-27 record as head coach.   Keen spent the first eight years of his career as assistant coach (1994-2002) under Larry Kindbom at WashU. He coached tight ends in 1994, linebackers and special teams from 1995-98, and was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 1999-2002.   A Cheyenne, Wyo. native, Keen received his bachelor’s degree from WashU in 1994 and his master’s degree from the University of Missouri in 1997.   Keen was a three-year starter at quarterback for WashU, and ranks fourth in school history in passing yards (4,329) and fifth in total offense (4,083). In 1991 and 1993, he was an All-American and all-conference selection. He also received an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in 1994.   Keen and his wife, Michelle, have two sons, Brandon and Cody, and a daughter, Addison. KEEN COACHING EXPERIENCE 2020-Present - WashU, Head Coach 2017-20 - Eastern Michigan, Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QB 2014-16 - Eastern Michigan, Assistant Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/TE 2013 - Minnesota State, Interim Head Coach 2012 - Minnesota State, Acting Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator 2011 - Minnesota State, Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator      2008-10 - Nebraska-Omaha, Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator      2003-07 - Illinois College, Head Coach 1999-02 - WashU, Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QB 1995-98 - WashU, Assistant Coach/Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator 1994 - WashU, Assistant Coach/Tight Ends Updated December 2025

Brian Allen enters his 25th season as an assistant football coach at Washington University in St. Louis. After spending five seasons as defensive coordinator, Allen took over the reins of the offensive line in 2012.   In 24 years, Allen has been a part of eight University Athletic Association (UAA) championships, two NCAA playoff appearances in 2013 and 2016, the 2016 Southern Athletic Association (SAA) title and one bowl game appearance.   In 2024, the Bears finished the season 8-2, marking the fewest losses since 2018 and the second time in three seasons with eight wins.   In 2022, the Bears posted an 8-3 record, finishing third in the CCIW with a 7-2 mark. WashU made its second-straight trip to the Culver’s Isthmus Bowl, playing UW-River Falls.   In 2021, WashU finished with a 7-4 overall record as an associate member in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). The Bears finished third place in the CCIW with a 7-2 mark. WashU earned a bid to the school’s first-ever bowl game, the Inaugural Culver’s Isthmus Bowl, against Wisconsin-River Falls.   In 2018, WashU posted an 8-2 overall record in the program's first season as an associate member in the CCIW. The Bears finished in third place in the CCIW with a 7-2 mark. WashU upset then No. 12-ranked Wheaton College (Ill.) 17-10 on Oct. 13 for its first victory over a ranked opponent since 2010.   Allen had no problem fitting in with the coaching staff at WashU, having played his first three years of college ball for Kindbom at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Following his playing career, Allen returned to Kenyon and spent nine seasons as an assistant coach before coming to Washington University. Allen tutored the linebackers and also served as defensive coordinator. Prior to that, he spent one season as an assistant at Jonathan Alder High School in Plain City, Ohio.   As a three-year starter and four-year letterman at Kenyon, Allen twice earned all-NCAC honors. He surrendered just one sack in 30 career starts and helped lead Kenyon to its first and only conference championship as a senior in 1989. After graduating from Kenyon in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in history, Allen earned his master of arts & teaching degree from Tufts University in 1991.   He and his wife, Kimberly, have two children, Eveline (16) and Wilson (15). Update July 2025

Scott Mueller begins his 18th season as a full-time assistant coach with the Washington University in St. Louis football team and 22nd overall with the program. Mueller oversees the running backs and serves as the program’s Recruiting Coordinator.   Mueller has been part of six University Athletic Association (UAA) championships, the 2016 Southern Athletic Association (SAA) championship, as well as NCAA Playoff appearances in 2013 and 2016. He has mentored UAA Offensive Player of the Year award winners Easton Knott (2011) and Eric Daginella (2013), and coached WashU’s all-time leading passer J.J. Tomlin and second-all-time leading passer Johnny Davidson.   In 2024, the Bears finished the season 8-2, marking the fewest losses since 2018 and the second time in three seasons with eight wins.   In 2023, WashU finished with a 7-3 overall record in the program's fifth season as an associate member in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). The Bears finished in fourth place in the CCIW with a 6-3 mark. WashU averaged 38.0 points and 394.4 yards per game and scored over 35 points in eight of 10 games played.   In 2018, WashU posted an 8-2 overall record in the program's first season as an associate member in the CCIW. The Bears finished in third place in the CCIW with a 7-2 mark. WashU upset then No. 12-ranked Wheaton College (Ill.) 17-10 on Oct. 13 for its first victory over a ranked opponent since 2010.   WashU averaged 33.0 points and 409.6 yards per contest. The Bears ranked first in the CCIW in turnover margin (+8) and third in pass offense (322.8 ypg), and WashU set the CCIW single-season record for passing completions in a season (273). In addition, Davidson set the CCIW Individual single-season record for pass completions (255).   Mueller’s first season as the offensive coordinator in 2010 was a success, helping lead the Bears to a 7-3 overall record and second place in the UAA. In 2013, Mueller and the Bears’ offense helped lead the Bears to finish with an 8-3 overall record. WashU won the UAA Championship for the second-straight season and made an appearance in the NCAA playoffs for the second time in school history.   WashU’s offense had a banner year in 2015, averaging 37.2 points and 496.0 yards per game. The Bears led the SAA in passing offense (352.9) and scored 30 or more points in seven of 10 contests. The 2015 offense broke 18 school records and finished in the top-25 nationally in six different categories: fumbles lost (4th), passing offense (6th), sacks allowed (14th), completion percentage (16th), total offense (17th) and third down conversions (22nd).   Mueller’s offense was dynamic in 2016 with Tomlin under center. The Bears averaged 36.6 points and 482.9 yards per game, and set six WashU single-season records: passing yards (3,895), pass completions (314), touchdown passes (38), total offense (5,312), points scored (403) and touchdowns scored (54). WashU posted an 8-3 mark, won both the UAA and SAA titles, and advanced to the NCAA playoffs for the third time in school history.   Mueller came to WashU after serving as an assistant coach in football and wrestling at Maplewood Richmond Heights High School. In 2004, he was named the M.W.A. (Missouri Wrestling Association) District 1-Class 1 Assistant Coach of the Year. Prior to his stint at Maplewood, he was a graduate assistant at Northern Illinois University (2001) and a student assistant coach at Lindenwood University (1999-2000).   A four-year member of the football team at Lindenwood, Mueller helped lead his team to its first national playoff appearance in school history in 1998. He was selected for several awards at the university, conference, and national level during his playing career. Mueller graduated from Lindenwood in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education, and in 2006 with a master’s degree in education.     He and his wife, Kari, have three children, Corbin (15), Adelaide (14) and August (10). Updated July 2025

David Tolbert joined the WashU Bears coaching staff on February 27, 2024 and begins his second season on the Bears’ sideline.   In 2024, the Bears finished the season 8-2, marking the fewest losses since 2018 and the second time in three seasons with eight wins.   Tolbert came to WashU from Division II Notre Dame College where he coached since July 2022. In his role, he was responsible for coaching the secondary, preparing for and leading defensive back position meetings, scripting 7-on-7 during practice and drawing all passing cards for the scout team.   In his time with the Falcons, opposing teams had 22 passing touchdowns compared to Notre Dame's 34 interceptions in two seasons. In 2022, the Falcons ranked second among Division II teams for interceptions, first for defensive touchdowns (six), first for pass efficiency defense (86.73) and ninth for third down defense (27 percent). In 2023, the Falcons ranked 20th for third down defense (30 percent).   He mentored four all-conference defensive backs during his tenure with the Falcons as well as two all-region honorees and one All-American.   Prior to his time at Notre Dame, he spent six months as a graduate assistant and defensive backs coach at Division II Shippensburg University. There, he was responsible for coaching the entire seconding, leading defensive back position meetings, personnel and scheme for kickoff and tagging film for the defensive side of the ball.   From July to December 2021, Tolbert was a cornerbacks coach/co-special teams coordinator/film coordinator for NAIA Montana State-Northern.   Tolbert was a three-year starter at the University of San Diego and a four-year letterwinner. During that time, the team posted a 32-0 conference record and went to the playoffs four times. In 2016 and 2017, the team was part of the first FCS playoff wins in school history.   During his career, he recorded nine interceptions, 37 passes defended, three forced fumbles and a 12.2 punt return average. He was a first team all-conference selection as a senior ad led the conference in interceptions (six) and passes defended (15). Update July 2025

Jeff Fisher enters his tenth season as the Washington University in St. Louis defensive coordinator and 11th overall on the Bears’ staff. He spent his first season serving as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach.   In his nine seasons at WashU, the Bears have won a pair of University Athletic Association (UAA) titles, captured the 2016 Southern Athletic Association (SAA) championship and advanced to the 2016 NCAA Division III Playoffs. The playoff appearance was the third in school history.   In 2024, the Bears finished the season 8-2, marking the fewest losses since 2018 and the second time in three seasons with eight wins.   The Bears went 7-3 in 2023 for third place in the CCIW. In 2022, the Bears posted an 8-3 record, finishing third in the CCIW with a 7-2 mark. WashU made its second-straight trip to the Culver’s Isthmus Bowl, playing UW-River Falls.   In 2021, WashU finished with a 7-4 overall record as an associate member in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). The Bears finished third place in the CCIW with a 7-2 mark. WashU earned a bid to the school’s first-ever bowl game, the Inaugural Culver’s Isthmus Bowl, against Wisconsin-River Falls.   In 2018, WashU posted an 8-2 overall record in the program's first season as an associate member in the CCIW. The Bears finished in third place in the CCIW with a 7-2 mark. WashU upset then No. 12-ranked Wheaton College (Ill.) 17-10 on Oct. 13 for its first victory over a ranked opponent since 2010. The Bears were third in the conference in scoring defense (22.0).   Fisher was added to the Bears’ coaching staff for the 2015 season as a part-time coach after spending three seasons as head coach at NAIA Lindenwood University-Belleville.   Fisher has 25+ years of college coaching experience, including 16 as a member of the McKendree University staff. He served as offensive coordinator for the Bearcats, ranking in the top 10 the in NAIA in rushing offense every year from 1997 to 2010. In 2008, McKendree was third in the NAIA in rushing offense after leading the organization in the same category in each of the previous two years. Fisher was named the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League Assistant Coach of the Year in 1999.   Prior to McKendree, Fisher served as co-defensive coordinator, linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator for two seasons at the University of Dubuque. He began his coaching career in 1993 as a defensive assistant at his alma mater, Illinois Wesleyan University. As a player at IWU, he was starting linebacker on an undefeated, national quarterfinal team and graduated in 1993 with degrees in history and education.   A native of Cambria, Ill., Fisher graduated from Carterville High School. He and his wife, Meg, have two children, Nick and Ellie. Meg served as the diving coach at WashU for 11 years. Update July 2025