Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brennan Marion

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 31, 2025

Discover the career path of Brennan Marion, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Brennan Marion is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Sacramento State. Previously, he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from 2023 to 2024.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2005: Transferred to De Anza College

After 2005, Brennan Marion transferred from Foothill College to De Anza College in Cupertino, California.

August 4, 2009: Placed on injured reserve

On August 4, 2009, Brennan Marion was placed on injured reserve after re-tearing his ACL in his left knee during training camp with the Miami Dolphins.

2009: Signed by Miami Dolphins

In 2009, Brennan Marion played wide receiver and was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent but did not play in an official game.

2013: Head Coach at Saint Patrick Saint Vincent

In 2013, Brennan Marion was the head coach of Saint Patrick Saint Vincent in Vallejo, California, leading the Bruins to a first-round home playoff loss.

2014: Head Coach at Waynesboro Area Senior High School

In 2014, Brennan Marion took a head coaching position at Waynesboro Area Senior High School, leading the Indians to their first winning season and divisional title in 22 years.

2015: Quality Control Coach for Arizona State

In 2015, Brennan Marion served as a quality control coach for Arizona State.

2016: Running Back Coach at Oklahoma Baptist University

In 2016, Brennan Marion served as a running back coach at Oklahoma Baptist University.

September 13, 2017: Upset Win vs UNLV

On September 13, 2017, in his first game as Howard's offensive coordinator, Brennan Marion's offense helped the FCS Bison defeat UNLV. It was the largest point-spread upset in college football history.

2018: Offensive Coordinator at Howard University

In 2018, Brennan Marion served as the offensive coordinator at Howard University, continuing his role from the previous year.

2019: Offensive Coordinator at the College of William and Mary

In 2019, Brennan Marion followed head coach Mike London from Howard over to the College of William and Mary where he began serving as offensive coordinator.