Calvin Lowry - Running Backs/Run Game Coordinator - Staff Directory - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

Staff Directory

Calvin Lowry

Title:
Running Backs/Run Game Coordinator
Email:
Phone:
615-898-2926

Updated January 2025

Calvin Lowry, a three-year NFL veteran, is in his second season as a member of Derek Mason’s coaching staff. Lowry coaches the running backs, added run game coordinator to his title in 2025.

COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
At Middle Tennessee, running backs/run game coordinator, 2024-present
• Date Hired: Jan. 21, 2024
• In 2024, Jaiden Credle, Jekail Middlebrook and Terry Wilkins all set personal season highs in rushing and receptions under Lowery while Middlebrook earned CUSA All-Freshman honors
• Added run game coordinator to his title in 2025

At Penn State, offensive analyst/wide receivers/special teams, 2020-23
• Worked in all areas involving the offense and special teams

At Tulsa, co-pass game coordinator/wide receivers, 2021-22
At Tulsa, special teams coordinator/wide receivers, 2015-20
• During his Tulsa tenure, Lowry had six Hurricane receivers surpass 1,000 yards in a single season
• In his first three years, Lowry tutored three receivers – Keevan Lucas, Keyarris Garrett and Josh Atkinson – who completed their careers ranked among the top-7 receiving leaders in school history
• Lucas and Garrett each surpassed 3,000 yards in their careers, while Atkinson had 2,600+ receiving yards
• In 2015, Garrett was the nation’s leading receiver with 1,588 yards for a 122.2-yard average per game, while Lucas and Atkinson each ranked among the top-35 nationally in 2016
• Garrett (2015) and Lucas (2016) earned first-team American Athletic Conference honors

At Baylor, graduate assistant/special teams, 2012-14
• Grad assistant in 2012
• Special Teams QC 2013-14
• Also worked with the wide receivers

COACHING EXPERIENCE
• 2011: St. Andrew’s Episcopal High School in Austin (assistant)
• 2012-14: Baylor (graduate assistant/special teams)
• 2015-20: Tulsa (special teams coordinator/wide receivers)
• 2021-22: Tulsa (co-pass game coordinator/special teams coordinator/wide receivers)
• 2023: Penn State (offensive analyst)
• 2024: Middle Tennessee (running backs)
• 2025: Middle Tennessee (running backs/run game coordinator)

Personal
• Birthdate: Feb. 13, 1983
• Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
• Wife: Anne
• Children: Calvin Jr. and Klay

Education
• High School: Douglas Byrd High School
• College: Penn State, B.S. in Crime, Law and Justice, 2007; Masters in Educational Leadership from Penn State, 2020

Playing Experience (Safety)
• Penn State (2002-05)
• Tennessee Titans (2006-07)
• Denver Broncos (2008)
• Jacksonville Jaguars (2008)
• Detroit Lions (2009)
• Omaha Nighthawks (2010)

Bowl Experience
• 2002: Capital One Bowl (player)
• 2005: Orange Bowl (player)
• 2012: Holiday Bowl (coach)
• 2013: Fiesta Bowl (coach)
• 2014: Cotton Bowl (coach)
• 2015: Camping World Independence Bowl (coach)
• 2016: Miami Beach Bowl (coach)
• 2020: Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl (coach)
• 2021: Myrtle Beach Bowl (coach)
• 2023: Peach Bowl (coach)