Angus McClure was named Nevada's offensive line coach Nov. 30, 2022, and will begin his third stint with the Wolf Pack.
McClure's previous tenures on the Nevada staff were as tight ends coach in 1996, and two seasons as assistant head coach and offensive line coach from 2018-19.
In his first year coaching the Nevada offensive line in 2018, McClure made an immediate impact. The Wolf Pack offensive line boasted a 1.31 sacks allowed average, which ranked fourth in the Mountain West and was 18th-best in the nation. Under McClure’s guidance the Pack placed two members of its offensive line, Sean Krepsz and Jake Nelson, on the All-Mountain West honorable mention list for the first time. Additionally, Nevada blocked all season for running back Toa Taua, who was named the MW Freshman of the Year.
McClure helped Nevada to winning seasons and bowl games in each of his two seasons with the Pack in his most recent stint, including a victory in the 2018 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl.
Coaching the Nevada tight ends in 1996, McClure’s group accounted for a school-record 13 touchdowns as the Pack offense led the nation in total offense (527.3 yards per game) topping the Big West in both rushing and passing.
McClure spent the past three seasons (2020-22) at California, coaching the Golden Bear offensive line. Under his guidance, Golden Bear offensive linemen earned five All-Pac-12 honors from 2020-21.
McClure joined the Wolf Pack in 2018 after 11 years of coaching at UCLA, handling recruiting and coaching both the defensive and offensive lines over the years. During that span, McClure led the recruiting efforts which resulted in Bruin classes being ranked among the nation's top 20 each year. In 2013-14, he was named among the Top 25 Recruiters in College Football by Rivals.
In addition, UCLA had a defensive lineman selected in eight of the past 10 NFL drafts, including three selected in the first round of the past five drafts. The 2017 season marked the fifth straight draft in which a Bruin defensive lineman had been selected in the draft and was the first time since 2004 that a pair of linemen had been chosen.
In 2016, the Bruin defense allowed 4.9 yards per play, tied for the second-lowest mark in the Pac-12. UCLA gained 23 turnovers on the season to rank 38th in the nation in that category. The opponent third down conversion rate of 34.7% rated 20th in the nation. Opponents gained just 4.1 yards per carry, tied for third-lowest in the league.
Defensive end Takkarist McKinley, the first-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons and a first team All-Pac-12 selection, finished in the top 11 nationally in both sacks (0.91) and tackles for loss (1.6) while ranking in the top three in the Pac-12 in each stat. He also earned an invite to the Senior Bowl. Eddie Vanderdoes, a third-round pick of the Oakland Raiders, received honorable mention all-conference accolades and joined McKinley at the NFL Combine. Eli Ankou signed with the Houston Texans.
First team All-Pac-12 performer Kenny Clark, a first-round selection by the Green Bay Packers in the 2016 NFL Draft, led a Bruin defense in 2015 which surrendered just 5.0 yards per play, second-lowest mark in the Pac-12 Conference. Clark was named a third-team AP All-America and first team all-conference selection. UCLA rated fifth in total defense in the league in 2015 and allowed the third-fewest rushing touchdowns of any program.
In 2014, McClure's defensive line keyed the defense which ranked third in the Pac-12. Owamagbe Odighizuwa, who was invited to the Senior Bowl, and Clark each earned second team All-Pac-12 honors. Vanderdoes was named honorable mention. Ellis McCarthy was invited to participate in the NFL Combine.
In 2013, Cassius Marsh, who earned an East-West All-Star game and NFL combine invite, and Keenan Graham each enjoyed career seasons. Marsh was a fourth round selection by the Seattle Seahawks. McClure also helped tutor a group of impressive young linemen. Ellis McCarthy was named one of the team's most improved players at the annual banquet. Vanderdoes, a freshman All-America pick, and Clark, Most Valuable Lineman at the Sun Bowl, caused opponents problems all season long. UCLA became the only school to have five defensive lineman participate in College All Star Games in the previous two years.
Several of McClure's defensive linemen enjoyed career seasons in 2012 and helped the Bruins rank among the nation's best in sacks while advancing to the conference championship game for a second straight season. Senior Datone Jones finished with 62 tackles, 19.0 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and went on to be a first round selection in the NFL Draft. Marsh registered 50 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks. Odighizuwa totaled 44 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. In 2011 with McClure coaching the offensive line, UCLA led the South Division of the Pac-12 in rushing and played in the inaugural Pac-12 Championship Game.
Over his time as a Bruin coach, McClure tutored a number of NFL players: Marsh (Seahawks), Jones (Packers/Vikings), Kevin McDermott (49ers/Ravens/Vikings), Logan Paulsen (Redskins/Bears/49ers), Matthew Slater (Patriots), Mike Harris (Chargers/Vikings), Nate Chandler (Panthers/Bears), Jeff Baca (Vikings/Chargers), Jeff Locke (Vikings/Colts), Cory Harkey (Rams), Kai Forbath (Redskins/Saints/Vikings) and Christian Yount (Browns/Patriots).
McClure came to UCLA after serving as the offensive line/run game coordinator on Turner Gill's staff at the University of Buffalo in 2006. Buffalo scored more points (201) in conference games than any other team in the Mid-American Conference East Division. Running back James Starks earned second team All-MAC honors and was an honorable mention Freshman All-American by The Sporting News. Offensive lineman Jamie Richard was drafted and became a starter for the Indianapolis Colts.
McClure spent the 2004 and 2005 seasons as an assistant on Bill Callahan's staff at Nebraska. He assisted with the offensive line, coaching tackles, as well as working with the special teams. The Cornhuskers defeated Michigan in the 2005 Alamo Bowl. McClure pupil Matt Slauson was named Freshman All-American. As a Husker coach, McClure tutored a number of NFL bound players: Matt Slauson (Jets), Lydon Murtha (Dolphins), Chris Patrick (Giants) and Sam Koch (Ravens).
Prior to his stint at Nebraska, McClure was an assistant head coach and offensive line coach at Sacramento State University (1997-2003) where he played a major role in record-breaking offenses. During his tenure, the Hornets set 52 NCAA Division I-AA, Big Sky Conference, or school records. He coached 20 All-Big Sky conference honorees and had six of his players sign NFL contracts. One of McClure's pupils, Lonie Paxton of the Patriots (also Broncos), went on to collect three Super Bowl rings. Another, Marco Cavka, was drafted by the Jets. In addition, five Sacramento State players earned All-American honors and four were chosen to participate in college all-star games. In his seven seasons, the Hornets led the Big Sky in rushing four times (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002).
In 1996, McClure coached tight ends at the University of Nevada. He helped the Wolf Pack to the Big West title, a 9-3 record, and the Las Vegas Bowl championship. His tight ends produced a school-record 13 touchdowns during the season. Nevada led Division I-A with 527.3 yard per game of total offense and topped the Big West Conference in both rushing and passing.
McClure has served as a guest coach in several NFL camps over the years, including the Dallas Cowboys (2013), Buffalo Bills (2007, 2006), San Francisco 49ers (2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996), Seattle Seahawks (1998) and San Diego Chargers (2011, 2012, 1997).
A graduate of Sacramento State, McClure played football there from 1987-91 and later served as a member of the faculty from 1997-2004. He was on the 1988 Hornet team that advanced to the NCAA Division II championship semifinals with an offense which averaged 486.0 yards per game. He began his coaching career at McClatchy High School in Sacramento as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator from 1992-95 while also coaching the offensive line and tight ends.
McClure was a four-sport letterwinner at San Rafael High School in football, basketball, baseball and boxing, as well as a team captain, and never had a losing season in any sport.
McClure and his wife, Erin, have two sons, Hamish and Malcolm. Hamish played quarterback at Nevada from 2019-21.
The File on Angus McClure
Born: Dec. 9, 1968
Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
Family: Wife – Erin; Sons – Hamish, Malcolm
Education: Bachelor's, Sacramento State University, 1995
Coaching Experience
20f23-present: Offensive Line, Nevada
2020-22: Offensive Line, California
2018-19: Asst. Head Coach/OL, Nevada
2012-17: Defensive Line, UCLA
2007-11: Offensive Line, UCLA
2006: Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator, Buffalo
2004-05: Offensive Line/ST, Nebraska
1997-2003: Asst. Head Coach/OL, Sacramento State
1996: Tight Ends, Nevada
1992-95: Asst. Head Coach/DC, McClatchy High School
Playing Experience
Sacramento State: (1987-91)
