Dominique Bowman

Biography

Bowman joins Memphis after helping Southern Miss to a 7-5 bowl eligible season where he served as the defensive backs coach. Helping to turn the program around in just one season, Bowman’s defensive backs made a name for themselves. The team’s 21 interceptions ranked first in the country while the 378 interception return yards was the most by any program in Division I in 2025. The Golden Eagles 184 passing yards allowed this season put them as the 23rd best defense in the country. Bowman coached defensive backs Josh Moten and Ian Foster to Sun Belt postseason honors. Moten tied for the SBC lead in interceptions with five, which also ranks No. 3 nationally. His interception per game total was No. 6 in the FBS. Three of his interceptions came at Arkansas State, where the Golden Eagles captured a road victory and earned him Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week honors. He ended the regular season with 56 tackles (35 solo) with 10 pass breakups. Foster recorded 71 tackles (27 solo) to go along with 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, three interceptions – two returned for touchdowns – seven pass breakups, two QB hurries and a fumble recovery. He returned one interception 99 yards for a score against App State and another 49 yards against Jacksonville State. Foster was named SBC Defensive Player of the Week once during the year. Prior to Southern Miss, Bowman spent two seasons on the Temple Football staff as the cornerbacks coach. In 2024 he added the responsibilities of safeties and be