Kirby Cannon (born January 18, 1958) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for the University of Virginia's College at Wise, positions he has held since 2024. He was the head football coach at Austin Peay State University (APSU), a position he held from March 2013 to November 2015.[1] He served in the same capacity at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) from 1999 to 2009, compiling a record of 35 wins and 86 losses. In January 2017, Cannon was tapped to be the defensive coordinator for the Northern Michigan Wildcats.[2]

Kirby Cannon
Current position
TitleDefensive coordinator & defensive backs coach
TeamVirginia–Wise
ConferenceSAC
Biographical details
Born (1958-01-18) January 18, 1958 (age 66)
Playing career
1979–1980Southwest Missouri State
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1983–1984Iowa State (GA)
1985–1988North Central (DC/DB)
1989–1992Truman State (DB/RC)
1993–1994Truman State (DC/DB/RC)
1995–1996Northern Michigan (AHC/DC/RC)
1997–1998Western Illinois (DB)
1999–2009Missouri–Rolla / Missouri S&T
2010–2012Central Michigan (DB)
2013–2015Austin Peay
2017–2022Northern Michigan (AHC/DC)
2023Quincy (DB)
2024–presentVirginia–Wise (DC/DB)
Head coaching record
Overall36–120

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Missouri–Rolla Miners (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association) (1999–2004)
1999 Missouri–Rolla 0–11 0–9 10th
2000 Missouri–Rolla 2–9 0–9 10th
2001 Missouri–Rolla 2–9 0–9 10th
2002 Missouri–Rolla 0–11 0–9 10th
2003 Missouri–Rolla 0–11 0–9 10th
2004 Missouri–Rolla 3–8 2–7 T–8th
Missouri–Rolla Miners (NCAA Division II independent) (2005)
2005 Missouri–Rolla 7–4
Missouri–Rolla Miners (Great Lakes Football Conference) (2006–2008)
2006 Missouri–Rolla 6–5 2–3 4th
2007 Missouri–Rolla 4–7 3–2 T–2nd
2008 Missouri–Rolla 7–4 3–1 1st
Missouri S&T Miners (Great Lakes Football Conference) (2009)
2009 Missouri S&T 4–7 2–1 2nd
Missouri S&T: 35–86 12–59
Austin Peay Governors (Ohio Valley Conference) (2013–2015)
2013 Austin Peay 0–12 0–8 9th
2014 Austin Peay 1–11 1–7 T–8th
2015 Austin Peay 0–11 0–8 9th
Austin Peay: 1–34 1–23
Total: 36–120

References

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  1. ^ "Austin Peay State University hires Kirby Cannon as new Head Football Coach". Clarksville, TN Online. March 18, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  2. ^ "Kirby Cannon Announced as Wildcat Football's Defensive Coordinator". Northern Michigan University. January 9, 2017. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
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