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Coastal Carolina Hires Ryan Beard as Head Football Coach

Ryan Beard, 36, led Missouri State to a 7-5 record in their first FBS season and a bowl game invitation before being hired by Coastal Carolina.

  • Coastal Carolina announced Thursday it has hired Missouri State's Ryan Beard as head coach, according to CBS Sports.
  • Tim Beck was fired after three seasons with a 20-18 record and three bowl appearances, ending Coastal Carolina University's six straight bowl streak.
  • Beard posted a 19-16 record over three seasons, including a 7-5 first FBS season that earned Missouri State University an Xbox Bowl appearance Dec. 18.
  • Missouri State will be in the market for a new head coach after arguably its greatest season, despite plans to increase Ryan Beard's salary under his contract through the 2030 season.
  • Beard, 36, served as Missouri State's defensive coordinator under Bobby Petrino before promotion and earned $450,000 t in 2025, ranking 121st nationally, CBS Sports reported.
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Coastal Carolina tabs Ryan Beard as head coach

Coastal Carolina announced Ryan Beard as its new head coach on Thursday.

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On3 broke the news in on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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