Dallas Renegades hire Rick Neuheisel as head coach
The UFL’s Dallas Renegades will see big changes when the next season of spring football begins in March. Most importantly, the team has a new head coach.
www.fox4news.comDirect answer: As of late 2025, Rick Neuheisel was named head coach of the Dallas Renegades in the UFL, succeeding Bob Stoops who retired; there have been recent press events and updates in April 2026 confirming ongoing coverage of Neuheisel and Renegades activities.
Details:
- Neuheisel’s appointment: He was introduced as the Renegades’ head coach in December 2025, marking his return to coaching and replacing Stoops who retired after a tenure that included an XFL title with the Renegades in 2023.[1][2][3]
- 2026 coverage: The Renegades’ organization has continued to publish news and host press conferences around Neuheisel’s leadership and team developments into April 2026, including public remarks from Neuheisel and players in media events.[8]
- Related context: Several outlets highlighted Neuheisel’s extensive coaching background, his previous NCAA and NFL roles, and the transition for the Renegades as they prepare for the next UFL season.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of Neuheisel’s press appearances and the Renegades’ key roster moves up to April 2026, or summarize the latest game results and standings for the Renegades.