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NDSU Football Hires Eric Amoako as New Cornerbacks Coach
Amoako brings experience from Oregon, Houston Christian, Minnesota, and several other college programs.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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North Dakota State University football has announced the hiring of Eric Amoako as the program's new Cornerbacks Coach. Amoako is a native of Arlington, Texas and has coaching experience at the collegiate level, including stints at Oregon, Houston Christian, the University of Minnesota, Augsburg, Arlington Sequin High School, De Anza College, Wyoming, Washington, Baylor, and most recently Campbell.
Why it matters
The cornerbacks coach is a critical position on any college football team, responsible for developing and leading the defensive secondary. Amoako's diverse coaching background at both the FBS and FCS levels should provide valuable experience as he looks to continue NDSU's tradition of strong defensive play.
The details
Amoako played collegiate football from 2012-2016, spending time at Oregon, Houston Christian, and the University of Minnesota. He began his coaching career in 2017 as a volunteer assistant at Augsburg in Minneapolis, before moving to the high school ranks and then back to the college level at various programs over the past six seasons.
- Amoako was hired as NDSU's new Cornerbacks Coach on February 16, 2026.
- He replaces Lewis Walker, who left NDSU in January 2026 to take a job at BYU.
The players
Eric Amoako
The new Cornerbacks Coach at North Dakota State University, bringing experience from several college football programs.
Lewis Walker
The previous Cornerbacks Coach at NDSU, who left the program in January 2026 to take a job at BYU.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to welcome Eric to our staff. His diverse coaching experience and proven track record of developing defensive backs will be a great asset to our program.”
— Matt Entz, Head Football Coach, North Dakota State University (am1100theflag.com)
What’s next
Amoako will begin his duties with the NDSU football team immediately, as the Bison prepare for the 2026 season.
The takeaway
The hiring of Eric Amoako as NDSU's new Cornerbacks Coach represents a strong addition to the program's coaching staff, as they look to continue their tradition of defensive excellence in the coming years.
