Tulsa Names OU Offensive Analyst Zach Hanson as Offensive Line Coach

TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa named Zach Hanson as the school's offensive line coach, it was announced today by Golden Hurricane Head Coach Philip Montgomery. Hanson spent the 2019 season as a senior offensive analyst with the University of Oklahoma, helping the Sooners reach the BCS playoffs.

Before his role at Oklahoma, Hanson spent two seasons (2017-18) as the tight end and assistant offensive line coach at his alma mater, Kansas State, under legendary coach Bill Snyder.

"I'm really excited to have Zach join our program," said Montgomery. "I love his demeanor and the knowledge he possesses. He played and coached under Bill Snyder at Kansas State, so he brings that vast experience with him."

"Last year, Zach was on Oklahoma's staff as an analyst. In talking with Lincoln (Riley), I know he hates to see Zach leave, but excited for him to get back on the field and do what he loves to do," said Montgomery. "Zach will be an asset to our program and will do an outstanding job with our offensive line. He'll bring new ideas and concepts with him as we continue to grow and develop in preparing for next season."

Prior to returning to his K-State, Hanson spent two seasons (2015-16) at North Carolina working as a graduate assistant for special teams. While at UNC, Hanson helped develop some quality special teams units as the Tar Heels led the nation in punt coverage in 2016, allowing opponents to return nine punts for just two yards. Carolina also finished the season ranked second in the nation in kickoff return average (26.97).

Under Hanson's tutelage, freshman punter Tom Sheldon earned USA Today Freshman All-American accolades, while ranking in the top-20 nationally in net punting. Senior place-kicker Nick Weiler earned Honorable Mention All-ACC honors after booting 15 field goals, including a 54-yard game-winner at Florida State.

Zach Hanson when coaching at Kansas State — Zach Henson when he coached at his alma mater Kansas State

Hanson spent the previous four seasons (2011-14) at K-State, including the final three as an offensive graduate assistant. He served as K-State's offensive quality control coach in 2012 as he assisted in film breakdown and scouting reports among other duties. After working with the offensive line for his first three seasons on staff, Hanson spent the fourth working with K-State's wide receivers. As a member of the staff, Hanson helped the Wildcats earn four bowl appearances, including a trip to the Fiesta Bowl in the Big 12 Championship season of 2012.

Hanson, who played in 37 games for the Wildcats as an offensive tackle from 2009-11, earned 2011 first-team All-Big 12 and second-team Academic All-Big 12 accolades. He started at left tackle for the Wildcats in 2011, helping K-State earn a 10-3 record and an appearance in the AT&T Cotton Bowl. Hanson also started several games in 2010, playing significant time while rotating between left and right tackle throughout the season en route to earning honorable mention All-Big 12 merits.

A native of Linden, California, Hanson originally signed with Nevada out of high school but opted to attend Sacramento City College prior to K-State. He obtained a degree in social sciences from Kansas State in 2010 and earned his master's degree in sociology in 2014.

His wife, Annie, is the assistant athletic director for recruiting strategy & administrative engagement for football.

Tulsa Names OU Offensive Analyst Zach Hanson as Offensive Line Coach

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