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Chuck Ruffing joins Otzelberger's coaching staff as assistant at Iowa State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:50 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Chuck Ruffing joins Otzelberger's coaching staff as assistant at Iowa State

Summary

Iowa State has appointed Chuck Ruffing as an assistant coach under T.J. Otzelberger. Ruffing's previous season was spent in the same role at Western Illinois, where he contributed to the program's success. His prior coaching experience includes a notable tenure at Bryant & Stratton College, leading the team to its first NJCAA National Tournament appearance. Additionally, he has held assistant coaching roles at various NCAA Division III schools and served as a head coach at the high school level.

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•Ruffing coached at Western Illinois during the 2025-26 season.
•He led Bryant & Stratton College to a 29-7 record and an NJCAA victory.
•Ruffing has experience as an assistant at NCAA Division III schools.
•He is a native of De Pere, Wisconsin, with a strong playing background.

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12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Ruffing joins Otzelberger’s staff as assistant

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Chuck Ruffing has been appointed as an assistant coach following a season in the same role at Western Illinois during 2025-26. His coaching career is highlighted by a successful two-year tenure as head coach at Bryant & Stratton College, where he led the team to its first NJCAA National Tournament appearance and victory in program […]
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