Gary Krol rejoins Schmitt's staff as Senior Analyst – Offense in 2026, returning to work alongside Schmitt for the first time in more than two decades after serving as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator at Westminster College in 2003-04.
Krol most recently served as offensive coordinator at the University of Rio Grande and brings extensive experience across the college and high school ranks. His most notable tenure came at West Liberty University (2005–13), where he helped build one of the most prolific offenses in NCAA Division II.
During his time with the Hilltoppers, West Liberty led the nation in both scoring and total offense in back-to-back seasons (2009-10), averaging more than 46 points and 540 yards per game. The 2009 team surpassed 7,000 yards of total offense and advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals.
Krol coached multiple All-Americans and record-setting performers, including quarterback Zach Amedro, who finished his career as Division II's all-time leader in passing yards (14,733) and completions (1,079). He also mentored tight end Ryan Travis, a two-time All-American who led the nation in receptions and receiving yards in 2010 before signing with the Seattle Seahawks. Wide receiver Renard Stevens, a two-time first-team All-WVIAC selection, signed with the New York Jets following his senior season in 2006.
A native of Martins Ferry, Ohio, Krol played football and baseball at the University of Dayton and began his coaching career with the Flyers in 1989. He later added stops at Western Connecticut State, Millersville, Wheeling, and several high school programs.
