Western Oregon University Men's Football

COACHING RECORD OVERALL YEAR-BY-YEAR Arne Ferguson enters his 20th season (and 21st year) as the head coach of the Western Oregon football program in 2024 and his 40th year overall with the Wolves. Ferguson owns a record of 109-96 overall at WOU - the second most wins in program history behind only Bill McArthur (180 wins in 36 seasons). The Wolves have had a winning season in 12 of those 19 seasons - including in 2024 as the Wolves went 6-5 overall, including 6-3 in the Lone Star Conference to finish tied for third. WOU also tied for third in the LSC in its inaugural season in the conference in 2022. WOU completed play in the GNAC in 2021 and is one of two Division II football programs on the West Coast (Central Washington is the other). In the second-to-last season of play in the GNAC, Ferguson led the Wolves to a share of their first-ever GNAC title - leading him to being named GNAC Coach of the Year. Playing one of the toughest schedules around in 2019, the Wolves showed resiliency as they went 7-4 facing top teams from not just the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, but the Lone Star Conference defeating future conference foes Texas A&M-Kingsville and Midwestern State, while coming close against Texas A&M-Commerce (NCAA postseason team) and Eastern New Mexico (bowl game appearance). In addition to Ferguson being named Coach of the Year, 27 total Wolves earned GNAC accolades. Eleven were named to the first team on both offense and defense with Ty Currie tabbed the Offensive Player of the Year, Joseph Gonzales the Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year, Blayne Burnett the Defensive Linemand of the Year and Avery Bilensky as the Newcomer of the Year. Currie was later nominated for the Harlon Hill Trophy, Gonzales for the Gene Upshaw Award, then the trio of Jaylin Parnell, Burnett and Proctor, Jr. for the Cliff Harris Award. Gonzales also earned NFCA All-American honors.  Ferguson began his run as head coach of the Wolves in 2005, and promptly turned a 1-9 team (2004) into a 5-6 club that fall. WOU then went 6-4 in 2006, losing all four games by a total of just 21 points. He then guided Western Oregon to one of the best records in program history with a 9-2 mark and a victory in the Rotary Bowl. In 2008, the Wolves went 7-4 with a 5-2 record on the road. He then followed it up with a 5-5 campaign in 2009 and a 7-4 mark in 2010 as the program In his time as head coach, Ferguson has had 12 players earn All-American honors (Kevin Boss 2004-06, Jon Apgar 2005, Matt Cox 2008, Jason Slowey 2010-11, Caleb Singleton 2010, Bryce Peila 2011, Marcus Cuellar 2013, Kraig Akins 2013, Paul Revis 2017, Joseph Gonzales 2019, Jaylin Parnell 2022, Joey Sinclair 2022). Western Oregon has also had two NFL draft picks during Ferguson's tenure. Kevin Boss was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2007 draft and helped the Giants win the Super Bowl as the starting tight end. In 2011, Jason Slowey went to the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round. Additionally, wide receiver Tyrell Williams signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Ferguson started his journey at WOU as a player from 1985-88. Ferguson was a three-time All-CFA choice, earning first-team honors in 1986 and 1987 and was a second-team pick as a senior. He led Western Oregon with 65 tackles, seven pass deflections and three interceptions in 1987. Ferguson began his coaching career at Western Oregon in 1989 and has been on the sidelines at McArthur Field ever since, minus a one-year stint in the high school coaching ranks (Silverton, 1992). He coached the defensive backs and linebackers at WOU before becoming the defensive coordinator in 1997. His defensive squad that season was one of the most feared in the conference and was a major component in the Wolves' CFA title drive that year. Ferguson graduated from Vale High School in 1983, where he was a standout in football, basketball and baseball. He and his wife April make their home in Monmouth, where they are parents to sons Logan and Brooks.

Paul Revis begins his fourth season as an assistant coach for the Western Oregon football program, his second as wide receivers coach after his first two being the defensive backs coach. He also assists with kick returners for the Wolves. In his first year as a coach at WOU in 2022, he coached first team All-American, all-region and all-conference safety Joey Sinclair who finished the season second in the conference and ninth in the nation in interceptions per game at 0.5 and overall finished with six picks - returning two for touchdowns.Safety Ryan Minniti also earned All-Lone Star Conference second team honors in 2022. Revis returns to Monmouth after setting game, season and career records as an All-American wide receiver for the Wolves - playing for WOU from 2014-17.  CAREER WOU RECORDS 274 receptions (109 more than No. 2) 3,998 career receiving yards (992 more than No. 2) 32 career receiving touchdowns (tied with Chris Doran, 1996-99) 6,713 career all-purpose yards (1,297 more than No. 2) 1,066 career punt return yards (121 yards more than No. 2) 14.0 career punt return average (2.7 yards more than No. 2) SEASON WOU RECORDS 93 receptions (21 more than No. 2, also holds the No. 4 and No. 5 spots) 1,149 receiving yards (only player in WOU history with 1,000 yards receiving in a season - he's done it three times) 17.1 yards per reception with 50-plus receptions 11 touchdown receptions (tied for first with Mark Smith, 1978) 2,029 all-purpose yards (237 more than his own mark at No. 2, has three of WOU's seven 1,500 yard all-purpose seasons)\ GAME WOU RECORDS 17 receptions (against Simon Fraser, 2016) 250 receiving yards (against Simon Fraser, 2016) Prior to coaching at WOU, Revis coached at the high school level for a year in Scappoose, Oregon, and two years at Pacific University.  

Gannon Winker enters his second year being the Quarterbacks Coach for WOU football in 2025. Prior to starting his coaching career for the Wolves, Winker - a Bainbridge Island, Washington native - was the starting quarterback his senior season for the Wolves. In his three years at quarterback for the Wolves, Winker played in a total of 28 games, totaling more than 4,000 passing yards in 323 completions. He also amassed a total 32 touchdowns, with 26 being passing and an addition six rushing.

Noa Aluesi begins his second season at Western Oregon, his first as the defensive line coach. Aluesi played for the Wolves from 2022-23 - earning All-Lone Star Conference honors each season (first team in 2022, second team in 2023). Aluesi is from Portland, Oregon, and played at Jefferson High School.

Justin Marshall begins his second season on the WOU coaching staff, first as running backs coach for the Wolves in 2025. Marshall served as the tight ends coach in 2024.

Zach Zumwalt begins his first season as the Western Oregon tight ends coach in 2025. Zumwalt is a WOU alum, playing for the Wolves from 2020-24. He was named All-Lone Star Conference Honorable Mention in 2024 at center.

London Smalley begins his first season as the WOU defensive backs coach in 2025. Smalley is a WOU alum, playing for the Wolves from 2021-24 as a wide receiver. He finished his career playing in 43 games and had 66 receptions for 699 yards and four touchdowns. Smalley is from Beaverton, Oregon, and played at Westview High School.

Danielle Clem begins her third year as the Equipment Coordinator in 2025-26.

Josh Manning enters his 20th season on the Western Oregon football staff in 2025, serving as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator the last several years. Manning has coached numerous Wolves to awards, including Joseph Gonzales to All-American status in 2019. He's also coached the defensive line and tight ends during his tenure. Manning graduated from WOU in 2004 with a degree in Health Education. He was a pitcher in the WOU baseball program from 2000-02 - playing on the 2001 squad that placed third at the NAIA College World Series. Prior to that, Manning played football and baseball at the University of Redlands in 1999-00. A former standout in those two sports at McNary High School in Keizer, Oregon, Manning was a member of the 1997 state champion Celtic football squad. Manning coached the defensive line at his alma mater in 2003, and spent three seasons coaching receivers, running backs and special teams at the University of Puget Sound. Manning is married to Jennifer Manning and they live in Monmouth.

Matt Overlin enters his 23rd year with the Western Oregon coaching staff, where he's coached special teams the entire time while serving in various other roles - including his second year coaching linebackers in 2025. He's coached numerous all-conference players and an All-American in Paul Revis (2017) during his decade-plus serving as wide receiver coach. During his time as a defensive back coach, he coached All-American safety Bryce Pelia (2011) During his time at WOU, Overlin has assisted with the linebackers, defensive backs running backs and as an assistant recruiting coordinator. Overlin also spent two seasons leading the WOU strength and conditioning efforts, developing various programs for the Wolves football squad. Overlin joined the Wolves coaching staff after a promising playing career at WOU was cut short due to a neck injury. Before joining the program as a volunteer assistant coach, Overlin lettered for two seasons with the Wolves. He graduated from WOU with a bachelor's degree in physical education in 2006 before earning a master's in teaching in 2008. Overlin starred at Brookings-Harbor High School where he was an all-league quarterback and standout pitcher in baseball.  He was also a third-team all-state selection on the gridiron in 1999. Overlin is married to Amy and the couple has six children, Jadyn, Demi, Ozzy, Grace, Sam and Eve.

Brian Harris begins his 14th season (15th year) as the offensive coordinator for the Wolves in 2025 and his 18th year overall on the staff at WOU. Harris has coached numerous award-winning players during his time at WOU - including the program's all-time leading rusher Omari Dixon-Land (3,831 yards - 2018-22), all-time leading receiver Paul Revis (274 receptions, 3,998 receiving yards) and the second-leading all-time passer (Ryan Bergman 6,702 yards, 2011-14). He's also coached an NFL draftee in offensive lineman Jason Slowey (2011 NFL Draft, sixth round) and an NFL receiver (Tyrell Williams, signed as free agent in 2015 and played in NFL from 2015-19, '21). Prior to taking over the offense, Harris spent the previous three seasons as offensive line coach for Western Oregon. During his time working with the line, he coached eight WOU student-athletes to all-conference honors. Harris came to Monmouth after spending the previous two seasons (2006-07) as Humboldt State's offensive coordinator, where he helped lead the Lumberjacks to a 9-1 record in 2006. Prior to joining the Lumberjacks' staff, Harris spent two years as the offensive coordinator at Eastern Oregon University, helping the Mountaineers achieve their first back-to-back winning seasons in 25 years. Harris also spent time at Boise State, where he helped guide the Broncos to consecutive undefeated Western Athletic Conference championships while serving as a graduate assistant. During the 2003 season, Boise State led the NCAA Division I in team scoring at 43.0 points per game and was third in team passing efficiency with a 159.76 rating. Prior to Harris’ arrival at Boise State, he served as running back coach at Portland State University for five years. Harris played his collegiate football for the Vikings where he was a wide receiver from 1994-1998, catching 78 career passes. Harris graduated from Portland State in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies.