KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan football program and head coach Lance Taylor have announced the hiring of Scott Power to the position of Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers coach.
 
Power brings years of success as a defensive coordinator at several different levels of college football. Most recently, he spent two seasons at Louisiana Tech, helping the Bulldogs defense rank in the top 25 in turnovers gained in 2022, coached one All-American and seven Conference USA All-Conference selections. He also helped La Tech recruit the top-ranked incoming class in CUSA, which also ranked fifth in the Group of 5.
 
"I am excited to announce Scott Power as our new Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach," said Taylor. "Scott is a dynamic leader, recruiter, and proven defensive play caller. He brings over 13 years of coordinating experience and a proven track record of helping build top ranked defenses and elite recruiting classes at multiple levels. I am confident Scott will have a huge impact on our young men while continuing to raise our Bronco standard on and off the field. I am thrilled to have Coach Power and his family joining our Bronco Family."
 
"I am super excited to join the Bronco Football family and am so appreciative of Coach Taylor and his staff for this opportunity," said Power. "I look forward to continuing the traditions and building upon the foundation that's been laid, while working towards winning a MAC Championship. I cannot wait to get started this spring."
 
Prior to his time at La Tech, he spent three seasons as the defensive coordinator at Stephen F. Austin. Under his command, the Lumberjacks routinely posted top defenses in the FCS, including leading the Western Athletic Conference in scoring defense, total defense, takeaways, sacks and tackles for loss in 2021. Power also had stops as defensive coordinator at Texas A&M Commerce, Central Washington and Marian.
 
Power holds a Business Management and Economics degree from Indiana University.
 
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT SCOTT POWER
"Scott is an exceptional hire for Western Michigan. He will bring energy & enthusiasm in everything he does. Scott is someone who is always trying to evolve and bring his defense to be on the cutting edge. Broncos Nation will be in great hands with someone that will be looking to attack every single snap!"
- Sam Siefkes, Arizona Cardinals Linebacker Coach
 
"Western Michigan hit a home run hiring Scott Power.  I've watched Scott firsthand and have been impressed with his defenses ability to shut down offenses and force turnovers.  WMU got a great one!"
- Scott Shafer, former Syracuse Head Football Coach
 
"A master of the game and truly one of most intelligent coaches I've had the opportunity to be around. I've always admired Scott's passion and dedication to continuously evolve. Western Michigan gained a STAR!"
- Marcus West, Buffalo Bills Defensive Line Coach
 
"I've known Scott for 10+ years, he has all the traits of the great ones. His attention to detail, energy, and caring for others shine through in all he does."
- John Glenn, Washington Commanders Assistant Special Teams Coach