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University of Massachusets Athletics
Football
Livingston, Michael
Michael Livingston
- Title:
- Analyst
- Email:
- mlivingston@umass.edu
Alma Mater: Connecticut '12
Season at Massachusetts: Second (2022-present)
Michael Livingston joined the Massachusetts staff for the 2022 season as the senior defensive analyst, before being promoted to the defensive backs coach in February 2023. He worked with the UMass secondary that ranked ninth in the FBS in passing defense and 12th in FBS in third down defense in 2022.
Livingston aided the program in the next steps during the 2023 season as the Minutemen posted three wins against the nation's 44th-toughest schedule including road triumphs at New Mexico State and at Army. It was the first time since 2018 that UMass posted at least three wins in a season and the first time since 2015 the team posted multiple road victories.
At the conclusion of the 2023 season, three defensive players were placed on Phil Steele’s 2023 Postseason All-Independent Conference Team, including Billy Wooden (First Team DT), JB Brown (Second Team DE), Tyler Rudolph (Second Team S).
Before joining UMass, Livingston spent six of the previous seven seasons at Sacred Heart University, where he served as the defensive pass game coordinator/cornerbacks coach. He also coordinated all phases of the Pioneers' special teams units from 2016-19. Since 2015, Livingston coached six all-conference defensive backs & specialists. Under Livingston, the SHU secondary led all FCS Football in Passing Defense while winning back-to-back NEC Championships in 2020 and 2021.
Livingston spent the 2019 season at Howard University as the Bison's secondary coach and special teams coordinator.
Livingston was with Boston College for two seasons (2013-14), coaching cornerbacks, the defensive line and working in recruiting and scouting. Boston College made two bowl appearances during his two seasons, including the 2013 Independence Bowl and the 2014 Pinstripe Bowl.
Livingston began his career as a defensive student assistant at the University of Connecticut, where he assisted the coaching staff in day-to-day operations and provided on-field assistance for the cornerbacks and other defensive team drills. Livingston saw his first bowl appearance with the Huskies at the 2011 Fiesta Bowl.
Livingston, a native of Norwalk, Conn., earned his bachelor’s degree from UConn in 2012.
Livingston • Season-By-Season Coaching History
Massachusetts - Defensive Backs (2023)
Livingston • Postseason Coaching History
Season at Massachusetts: Second (2022-present)
Michael Livingston joined the Massachusetts staff for the 2022 season as the senior defensive analyst, before being promoted to the defensive backs coach in February 2023. He worked with the UMass secondary that ranked ninth in the FBS in passing defense and 12th in FBS in third down defense in 2022.
Livingston aided the program in the next steps during the 2023 season as the Minutemen posted three wins against the nation's 44th-toughest schedule including road triumphs at New Mexico State and at Army. It was the first time since 2018 that UMass posted at least three wins in a season and the first time since 2015 the team posted multiple road victories.
At the conclusion of the 2023 season, three defensive players were placed on Phil Steele’s 2023 Postseason All-Independent Conference Team, including Billy Wooden (First Team DT), JB Brown (Second Team DE), Tyler Rudolph (Second Team S).
Before joining UMass, Livingston spent six of the previous seven seasons at Sacred Heart University, where he served as the defensive pass game coordinator/cornerbacks coach. He also coordinated all phases of the Pioneers' special teams units from 2016-19. Since 2015, Livingston coached six all-conference defensive backs & specialists. Under Livingston, the SHU secondary led all FCS Football in Passing Defense while winning back-to-back NEC Championships in 2020 and 2021.
Livingston spent the 2019 season at Howard University as the Bison's secondary coach and special teams coordinator.
Livingston was with Boston College for two seasons (2013-14), coaching cornerbacks, the defensive line and working in recruiting and scouting. Boston College made two bowl appearances during his two seasons, including the 2013 Independence Bowl and the 2014 Pinstripe Bowl.
Livingston began his career as a defensive student assistant at the University of Connecticut, where he assisted the coaching staff in day-to-day operations and provided on-field assistance for the cornerbacks and other defensive team drills. Livingston saw his first bowl appearance with the Huskies at the 2011 Fiesta Bowl.
Livingston, a native of Norwalk, Conn., earned his bachelor’s degree from UConn in 2012.
Livingston • Season-By-Season Coaching History
Livingston • Postseason Coaching History
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 3 (Iowa) Monday Press Conference
Monday, September 08
UMass FB | Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs Bryant | 09.06.25
Saturday, September 06
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 2 (Bryant) Monday Press Conference
Monday, September 01
UMass FB | Jacquon Gibson Postgame Press Conference vs. Temple | 08.30.25
Saturday, August 30
