GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Michael Green has been named Gettysburg College's new head football coach, announced by Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation Troy Dell on Monday.

Green spent the last 12 years on the coaching staff at Hobart, his alma mater, including the last five as defensive coordinator. Under Green's leadership, Hobart has fielded one of the most dynamic and dominant defenses in all of Division III.

"It is a tremendous honor to be the new head coach of Gettysburg Football," Green said. "I want to thank President Bob Iuliano, Vice President Rob Schwartz, and Executive Director of Athletics Troy Dell for their trust and belief in me. It was clear through the interview process that Gettysburg College has all the resources and support to build a successful football program. I am fired up to lead the Bullets into a new era and challenge our student-athletes to BE GREAT every day. It is a great day to be a Bullet!"

In his five seasons leading the Statesmen defense, he mentored 28 All-Liberty League selections, four all-region players, three All-Americans, and two Liberty League Defensive Players of the Year. In each of the last two seasons, his unit has led the Liberty League in total defense. His 2025 group allowed just 271.9 yards per game, which ranked 30th in Division III, and surrendered 17 or fewer points in seven of the team's 11 games.

His 2024 defense was statistically one of the best in the 131-year history of Hobart football. Green's defense ranked in the top 25 nationally in seven statistical categories, including fourth in scoring defense (11.4 ppg) and sixth in defensive touchdowns (4). The defense set a Statesmen single-season record for fewest yards per completion allowed (9.5), yielded just five rushing touchdowns and gave up only 125 points on the season—the fewest points allowed since 2000. His defense produced eight all-conference honorees, including five linebackers.

In the precursor to that standout season, the Statesmen finished in the top 25 in Division III in pass efficiency defense (10th), defensive touchdowns (12th), scoring defense (14th) and passing yards allowed (25th). Hobart led the Liberty League in defensive touchdowns, fumbles recovered, and sacks, while ranking second in total defense, scoring defense, and pass efficiency defense. That came a year after Green built the No. 1 red-zone defense in the nation (48 percent), and the 18th-ranked defense in opponent fourth-down conversion. The Statesmen defense held three teams to single digits, including a shutout against St. John Fisher.

"We are pleased to have Michael join the Bullets staff as our new head football coach," Dell said. "He is a proven coach and recruiter, who has been a part of a highly successful program. The work he has done on both sides of the ball—with his most recent leadership of the defense at Hobart—has been a large part of that program's success. I am confident he will do great work as our head coach."

An offensive lineman during his playing days, Green began his coaching career in 2014, mentoring two All-Americans on the Hobart offensive line, including Ali Marpet, who was later drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round and started at left guard in the Bucs' Super Bowl LV Championship. Hobart ranked sixth in the nation in fewest sacks allowed and fewest tackles for loss allowed that season.

Following a promotion in 2015, Green spent the next six seasons as Hobart's full-time offensive line coach. He oversaw the development of 18 all-conference linemen. He also spent three seasons as the team's academic success coordinator, guiding 52 Statesmen to the Liberty League All-Academic Team, as well as eight Academic All-District honorees.

In Green's 15 seasons with Hobart, the Statesmen had a winning season each year. His Hobart teams went 34-8 in his four years as a player with three Liberty League championships and three straight NCAA appearances that included a trip to the national quarterfinals in 2012.


A native of Belleair Beach, Fla., he was a two-year starter at center, earning high marks on the field and in the classroom. He helped the 2013 Statesmen rank first in the Liberty League in scoring offense and second in total offense on his way to third-team All-America honors from D3football.com. A two-time Academic All-American, Green earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics.

"Michael has done a tremendous job here as an assistant coach and coordinator," said Hobart head coach Kevin DeWall said of Green. "I'm grateful for Michael's commitment and investment in our program as a student-athlete and coach over the years. His work ethic, drive and positive influence on our campus community have been outstanding and so valuable. We're excited for Michael and this opportunity. I'm eager to see what he will bring to Gettysburg's community and football program. They are getting a very good coach and better person."

Green takes over as the 27th coach in the 133-season history of Bullets football. Gettysburg opens the 2026 season at Juniata on Sept. 5.