David Bowser Named Head Football Coach at Albany State university

Albany, Ga. – Albany State University President, Dr. Robert Scott, and Director of Athletics, Dr. Kristene Kelly, announced Wednesday the appointment of David Bowser as the university’s next Head Football Coach, continuing the momentum of one of Division II’s most competitive football programs.

“Albany State football has experienced tremendous momentum, and our focus is on sustaining that success while continuing to grow as an institution,” said Dr. Scott. “Coach Bowser brings the leadership, experience, and vision necessary to guide this program forward in alignment with the University’s goals for growth, accountability, and excellence.”

Bowser brings more than two decades of experience in collegiate athletics as a coach,administrator,and program builder at the NCAA Division II level.

Most recently, Bowser served as Special Assistant to the Head Football Coach, Director of Player Personnel, and Linebackers coach at Johnson C. Smith University, where he played a key role in the program’s historic success. The Golden Bulls captured the CIAA Football Championship for the first time in more than five decades, marking a significant milestone for the program. In his role, Bowser supported roster management and recruiting strategy, oversaw key operational functions, and coached linebackers while collaborating across campus to support academic accountability, compliance, and day-to-day football operations.

“As the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve, it was crucial for us to identify a leader prepared to operate as a true CEO of the program in today’s college athletics surroundings,” remarked Dr. Kelly.”Coach Bowser has demonstrated success operating within that change, navigating Division II football through roster management, multiple recruiting pathways, and academic support.”