Assistant Coach | Pass Game Coordinator
Brunson joined Southern Utah’s coaching staff in January 2022, arriving from Frostburg State, where he had experience as both a player and coach. He played quarterback for the Bobcats in 2019, throwing for 2,067 yards and 18 touchdowns while adding three rushing scores. Before that, he spent three seasons at the University at Albany (NCAA Division I), where he threw for 2,334 yards and 10 touchdowns. Following his playing career, Brunson began coaching under current SUU Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald, working with the offensive line at Frostburg.
In his first season at Southern Utah in 2022, Brunson helped the Thunderbirds to a 5-6 overall record and a 2-3 mark in Western Athletic Conference play.
In 2023, he coached the tight ends and played a key role in Southern Utah’s 6-5 campaign, which included a 4-2 finish in United Athletic Conference play and a tie for second place in the standings.
Ahead of the 2024 season, Brunson was promoted to Passing Game Coordinator and Co-Offensive Coordinator. That fall, he helped lead the Thunderbirds to a 7-5 overall record and a 6-2 mark in UAC play—continuing the program’s steady rise under the current coaching staff.
