Bowling Green State University Athletics
Football
Schoonover, Jacob
Jacob Schoonover
- Title:
- Special Teams Coordinator (Safeties)
- Email:
- falconrecruit@bgsu.edu
- Phone:
- 419-372-7083
Jacob Schoonover begins his third season at Bowling Green in 2020. He served as the team’s Linebackers Coach in his first season at BGSU, but has since moved to Safeties Coach and Special Teams Coordinator. Prior to coming to Bowling Green, Schoonover was the Linebackers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Illinois State.
In his first season as the Safeties Coach at BGSU, Schoonover developed a unit that included true freshman Jordan Anderson, who started seven games. As the special teams coach, Schoonover presided over a unit that was one of the brightest spots of the team in 2019. In fact, the unit blocked a punt and a field goal, forcing two muffed kick-offs in the 20-7 rivalry win over Toledo. It was one of the more dominant special teams displays in program history.
Schoonover served as the Linebackers Coach at Illinois State since 2011, adding the role of Special Teams Coordinator in 2012. He coached 14 all-conference players (nine at linebacker and five on special teams) as well as three-time All-American long snapper Chris Highland and All-American linebacker Pat Meehan. Four of his players went on to the NFL.
Prior to his time at Illinois State, Schoonover served as the Defensive Backs Coach at Illinois Wesleyan in 2010. He was also an offensive graduate assistant at Illinois State and a defensive assistant coach at Missouri Western State.
A 2008 graduate of Missouri Western State, Schoonover was a team captain as a senior, starting 30 games during his career as a linebacker and safety. He went on to play with the Peoria Pirates in Arena Football 2.
Schoonover earned his undergrad degree in physical education k-12 and earned a master's degree in sport management with a concentration in administration from American Public University in 2010.
In his first season as the Safeties Coach at BGSU, Schoonover developed a unit that included true freshman Jordan Anderson, who started seven games. As the special teams coach, Schoonover presided over a unit that was one of the brightest spots of the team in 2019. In fact, the unit blocked a punt and a field goal, forcing two muffed kick-offs in the 20-7 rivalry win over Toledo. It was one of the more dominant special teams displays in program history.
Schoonover served as the Linebackers Coach at Illinois State since 2011, adding the role of Special Teams Coordinator in 2012. He coached 14 all-conference players (nine at linebacker and five on special teams) as well as three-time All-American long snapper Chris Highland and All-American linebacker Pat Meehan. Four of his players went on to the NFL.
Prior to his time at Illinois State, Schoonover served as the Defensive Backs Coach at Illinois Wesleyan in 2010. He was also an offensive graduate assistant at Illinois State and a defensive assistant coach at Missouri Western State.
A 2008 graduate of Missouri Western State, Schoonover was a team captain as a senior, starting 30 games during his career as a linebacker and safety. He went on to play with the Peoria Pirates in Arena Football 2.
Schoonover earned his undergrad degree in physical education k-12 and earned a master's degree in sport management with a concentration in administration from American Public University in 2010.
BG Football Postgame 9.20
Saturday, September 20
Week 3 Cinematic Football Highlight vs. Liberty (2025)
Tuesday, September 16
BG Football Press Conference 9.15
Monday, September 15
BG Football Postgame 9.13 vs Liberty
Sunday, September 14
