Pat Kirkland is in his second season as special teams coordinator and defensive assistant coach for West Virginia University football in Morgantown, West Virginia. His current stint marks the third time he has worked with Rich Rodriguez, following an earlier stop on the WVU staff in 2007 and a three-year run at Jacksonville State from 2022 to 2024.
At West Virginia, Kirkland's units showed strong production in 2025. Kicker Kade Hensley made 10 of 12 field goals and 31 of 32 extra points, with a long of 50 yards at Houston. The defense also ranked among the national leaders in tackles for loss, fumbles recovered, turnovers gained, and sacks.
