Buffalo names S. Carolina’s Lembo as new coach

Jan 21, 2024, 10:46 AM ET South Carolina unique groups coach Pete Lembo has actually been hired to end up being Buffalo’s next football coach, the school revealed Sunday.Lembo, 53, got a five-year contract, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.Lembo replaces Maurice Linguist, who has actually agreed to

an offer to be Alabama’s co-defensive planner and defensive backs coach on brand-new Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer’s personnel, sources told ESPN last week.Linguist was 14-23 in 3 seasons as Buffalo’s coach.Lembo brings a strong history in the MAC, as he went 33-29(23-17 in league play)at Ball State in 5 years as head coach.Editor’s Picks Lembo has a breadth of experience as a head coach. He has actually gone 112-65 during his 15 seasons at Ball State, Lehigh and Elon. He is likewise considered an elite special groups coach, with previous stops at Maryland, Rice and Memphis before signing up with South Carolina.

“I’ve followed his profession and have actually been very impressed not only with his training acumen but how he’s attained success at his numerous stops. His positive engagement and relationship building with people are 2nd to none,” Buffalo athletic director Mark Alnutt stated in a statement. “This is extremely helpful when it comes to running a successful program. I have no doubt that we will be extremely competitive and win championships in the MAC. The future is very brilliant for UB Football with Coach Lembo at the helm.”

Buffalo athletic director Mark Alnutt focused on head-coaching experience in his search.