Chad Bumphis continues his tenure as the wide receivers coach for the Utah Utes in 2026, following a coaching career that includes significant roles at Mississippi State University and previous stints within the Utah football program.
Coaching Career History
According to a profile from On3, Bumphis is currently leading the wide receivers unit for the Utes. His coaching background highlights a career spanning 11 years of active involvement in football coaching and development across several collegiate programs.
Bumphis's professional history includes serving as the wide receivers coach for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 202 meeting records, a role he held starting in 2023. This position at the SEC level preceded his current responsibilities with the Utah football program.
Previous Utah Roles
Before his most recent coaching assignments, Bumphis held various positions within the Utah football organization. He served as a wide receivers coach for the Utes during the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
Prior to that period of coaching, he contributed to the program's staff in a graduate assistant capacity during the 2018 season. His experience with the Utes also includes time spent as a graduate assistant for the Buffalo Bulls in 2017.
Early Coaching Background
Bumphis's coaching trajectory also includes stints at Austin Peay University, where he served as the wide receivers coach during the 2019 and 2020 seasons. His early career development included time with the Iowa Wesleyan Tigers as a wide receivers coach in 2016.
A native of Tupelo, Mississippi, Bumphis has built a resume that covers multiple levels of collegiate football, from the Missouri Valley Football Conference to the Southeastern Conference and now the Big 12 environment with Utah.
Current Status
As of July 2026, Bumphis remains a key member of the Utah coaching staff. His decade-plus of experience across various football programs serves as a foundation for his work with the Utes' wide receivers.
