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UCF KnightsDefensive Coordinator

Alex Grinch

AlexGrinch

Grove City, OH

Sport

FBFootball

Position

DCDefensive Coordinator

Age

46

Years Active

25

Alma Mater

Mount Union (2002)

Coaching History

11 stops

UCF Knights

Defensive Coordinator

CURRENT

2025 – present

Wisconsin Badgers

Co-Defensive Coordinator

2024

USC Trojans

Defensive Coordinator

2022 – 2023

Oklahoma Sooners

Defensive Coordinator

2019 – 2021

Ohio State Buckeyes

Co-Defensive Coordinator

2018

Washington State Cougars

Defensive Coordinator

2015 – 2017

Missouri Tigers

Safeties Coach

2012 – 2014

Wyoming Cowboys

Defensive Backs Coach

2009 – 2011

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Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage

Alex Grinch sees big challenge in Pitt’s playmaking quarterback Mason Heintschel

Brandon Helwig9/9/26

Alex Grinch identifies UCF defensive standouts from preseason camp

Brandon Helwig8/25/26

Alex Grinch sees greater depth, maturity taking shape on UCF defense

Brandon Helwig8/12/26