CONWAY, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University has named Ryan Beard as the Chanticleers’ new head football coach, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation Chance Miller announced Thursday. Beard, who becomes the fifth head coach in program history, arrives in Conway following a highly successful run at Missouri State University. During his tenure, he led the Bears through one of the most impressive multi-year climbs in recent history, highlighted by a winning record at the FBS level in 2025.

“We landed one of the nation’s best young coaches to be the head coach of our football team,” said Miller. “Teal Nation will love Ryan Beard’s energy, work-ethic and passion, and he is the perfect leader for this program. His track record of elevating teams, maximizing talent

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