West Texas A&M Hires Kevin Bleil as New Offensive Coordinator

Bleil brings strong track record from Pittsburg State and other programs

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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West Texas A&M football has hired Kevin Bleil as its new offensive coordinator. Bleil joins the Buffs after two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Pittsburg State, where the team averaged over 350 yards of offense per game and made the NCAA Playoffs both years.

Why it matters

The hiring of Bleil as offensive coordinator is an important move for West Texas A&M as they look to build on their recent success and compete for conference and national titles. Bleil's strong track record of developing high-powered offenses at previous stops makes him an exciting addition to the coaching staff.

The details

During his two seasons as offensive coordinator at Pittsburg State, Bleil's offenses averaged 357.1 yards per game in 2024 and 394.6 yards per game in 2025, with the team making the NCAA Playoffs both years. Prior to that, Bleil had coaching stints at Akron, Central Missouri, Iowa State, East Texas A&M, Nebraska-Kearney, and Stephen F. Austin, where he helped develop several standout offensive players.

  • West Texas A&M announced Bleil's hiring on February 19, 2026.
  • Bleil spent the previous two seasons as offensive coordinator at Pittsburg State.

The players

Kevin Bleil

The new offensive coordinator for West Texas A&M, Bleil brings a strong track record of developing high-powered offenses at previous coaching stops.

Josh Lynn

The head coach of West Texas A&M, who is excited to welcome Bleil and his family to the program.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to welcome Kevin, Stephanie, Braelyn, Adley and Kensie to the Texas Panhandle. Coach Bleil builds great relationships with his players that last well beyond their collegiate career. The young men in our locker room are going to love coming to the field everyday.”

— Josh Lynn, West Texas A&M Head Coach (yahoo.com)

“Kevin has made a name for himself as one of the top coordinators in the country at any level. We are extremely lucky to have him and his family join BuffNation.”

— Josh Lynn, West Texas A&M Head Coach (yahoo.com)

What’s next

West Texas A&M will look to integrate Bleil's offensive system and coaching philosophy as they prepare for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The hiring of Kevin Bleil as offensive coordinator represents an exciting addition for West Texas A&M as they aim to build on their recent success and compete for conference and national titles. Bleil's track record of developing high-powered offenses at previous stops makes him a valuable asset to the program.