Riemedio to Become Defensive Coordinator at Youngstown State

Former Mercyhurst head coach takes new role at FCS program

Feb. 17, 2026 at 8:47pm

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Ryan Riemedio, who previously served as the head football coach at Mercyhurst College, has accepted a new position as the defensive coordinator at FCS Division I Youngstown State University.

Why it matters

Riemedio's move from a head coaching role to a coordinator position represents a shift in his career trajectory, as he looks to take on new challenges at the FCS level after over a decade leading the Mercyhurst program.

The details

Riemedio, a former linebacker at Seaside High and Monterey Peninsula College, had spent 14 years at Mercyhurst, the last four as the school's head coach. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the defensive unit at Youngstown State, an FCS program.

  • Riemedio left his position as head coach at Mercyhurst College.
  • Riemedio accepted the defensive coordinator role at Youngstown State University.

The players

Ryan Riemedio

A former linebacker at Seaside High and Monterey Peninsula College, Riemedio spent 14 years at Mercyhurst College, the last four as the school's head football coach.

Mercyhurst College

A private liberal arts college located in Erie, Pennsylvania, where Riemedio served as the head football coach for the past four years.

Youngstown State University

An FCS Division I university located in Youngstown, Ohio, where Riemedio has accepted a new position as the defensive coordinator.

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The takeaway

Riemedio's move from a head coaching role to a coordinator position at the FCS level represents a shift in his career trajectory, as he looks to take on new challenges and responsibilities within the college football coaching ranks.