Zach Lankford

Biography

Zach Lankford serves as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator for the Georgia Southern offense. Lankford came to Statesboro after five seasons at Western Kentucky, the final two as the co-offensive coordinator and offensive line for a high-powered Hilltopper offense. In 2024, his first year with the Eagles, three players were named all- conference, including Bryson Broadway who was named to Phil Steele’s first team. Pichon Wimbley and Caleb Cook were also honored by various outlets for their play in 2024. In 2025, three offensive linemen were named to the All-Sun Belt squad as they led the way for an offense that featured the first 1,000-yard receiver in program history, a 1,000-yard rusher in OJ Arnold and the program’s all-time leading passer. Lankford returned to WKU in February 2019 for his second stint with the Hilltoppers, this time as the tight ends coach. He moved to an offensive quality control coach in 2021 before being elevated in 2022 to the co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. In his first year as offensive line coach, Lankford mentored a unit that finished the year 14th in the country in sacks allowed with just 14. That number was also second-best in Conference USA. Tackle Gunner Britton finished the year as an All-Conference USA Second-Team performer, and three more offensive linemen were named honorable mention by the league. Tight end Joshua Simon followed up an impressive freshman campaign with another productive season, ranking thi