(PITTSBURGH, Pa.) – Carnegie Mellon University football head coach Ryan Larsen has announced the hiring of Tony Neymeiyer to the Tartans' coaching staff. Neymeiyer joins Coach Larsen's staff with a newly created full-time position as Senior Associate Head Coach / Offensive Line Coach.
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Tony for 15 years, and his technical and tactical knowledge of the game, coupled with his attention to detail and work ethic is second to none." Larsen said. "Tony possesses a unique coaching background that started at the Division III level at his alma mater Wabash College, and spanned across every level of college football. In a pool of experienced and talented coaches, he rose to the top and we are thrilled to have him join our program and help us build our program towards a consistent national contender."
Neymeiyer comes to Carnegie Mellon from NAIA St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, Florida, where he was the assistant head coach in 2025 and served as the offensive coordinator for six years. During his tenure at St. Thomas, the Bobcats compiled a 51-22 record and Neymeiyer's offense in 2023 led the NAIA in total scoring while the team recorded the program's first playoff victory. Throughout his tenure at St. Thomas, there were 13 All-Americans and 50 SUN Conference honorees while the program also had numerous players named conference positions of the year.
Neymeiyer spent three seasons (2016-2018) as the tight ends and tackles coach at Savannah State University (D1 - FCS) and helped lead the Tigers to the most wins in school history over a three-year period. As the Academic Coordinator, he helped the Tigers raise their standard in the classroom and the Tigers recorded the highest team GPA and APR scores in school history.
Prior to joining Savannah State, Neymeiyer was the offensive line coach at Notre Dame College (DII) for one season during his second stint at the school. He served as the offensive line graduate assistant at Eastern Michigan University (D1 - FBS) for two seasons, where he worked under Chris Creighton and with Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb. Neymeiyer directly assisted the offensive staff in all phases of creating and installing the offensive philosophy and game plan, as well as working with the offensive line to help produce one of the top offenses in school history.
Neymeiyer has also been the offensive line coach at Baldwin Wallace University (DIII), the offensive line graduate assistant coach at Notre Dame College and coached at his alma mater, Wabash College (DIII), for a season as the tight ends and assistant offensive line coach. As a student-athlete at Wabash, Neymeiyer was a three-year letterwinner on the offensive line at center. He was voted team captain his senior season and was a first-team All-Conference, All-North Region and All-American in 2008. Wabash compiled a 40-7 record during his playing career, the winningest class in school history, claimed four North Coast Athletic Conference titles and advanced to the NCAA DIII playoffs on three occasions.
Neymeiyer is a 2009 graduate of Wabash College where he earned his bachelor's degree in English while minoring in religion/political science. The Bay City, Michigan native went on and earned his master's degree in sports management from Eastern Michigan in 2014.
"I'm honored to join Carnegie Mellon University and be part of a program that values excellence, discipline, and innovation," Neymeiyer said. "This is an environment where high standards are not only expected, but lived daily. I'm excited to contribute, develop young men, and help build a program that consistently competes at a championship level."
The creation of this new full-time position was made possible through the generosity of alumni and friends of the Carnegie Mellon football program. It represents the second coaching role to be elevated from part-time to full-time in the past five years, reflecting the continued investment and momentum behind the program's growth.
"We are excited to welcome Tony to the Tartan family and to add a coach of his experience, leadership, and commitment to student-athlete development to our program," said Director of Athletics Josh Centor. "This position is a direct reflection of the generosity and belief of our alumni and friends, and it signals a shared commitment to the future of Carnegie Mellon Football. The addition of a senior-level coaching role demonstrates our ambition to compete at the highest level of Division III and positions our program to continue building toward national success."
"What they are saying about Tony Neymeiyer"
"Tony is an experienced coach who connects extremely well with his players and is always trying to find a way to do things to be even better." - Kalen DeBoer, Head Coach Alabama
"Coach Larsen has made a fantastic decision in hiring Tony Neymeiyer to join him at Carnegie Mellon. Coach Neymeiyer is very bright, loves the game of football and cares deeply about both the players he coaches and the people he coaches alongside. He will certainly make a positive impact on and off the field." - Chris Creighton, Head Coach Eastern Michigan University
"Tony is a home run hire for Carnegie Mellon. Tony brings the exact demeanor you want in your offensive line room. Tough, Aggressive, and Relentless. He instills those characteristics through excellent communication skills and teaching ability. All that is done without losing the mission at an academic driven institution. He truly develops the whole person. Tartan fans should be fired up about this hire." - Mike Jacobs, Head Coach University of Toledo
"I've had the distinct pleasure of working with Tony on two different occasions. Once as a graduate assistant at Notre Dame College and then as our offensive coordinator and assistant head coach at St Thomas University. Tony has always exemplified professionalism and a fantastic work ethic that led to great success in both of those programs. There is not a task that is too tough for Tony Neymeiyer - whatever you put in front of him, he will make it better. We will certainly miss him at STU, but I am sure he will bring his wonderful personality and winning ways to Carnegie Mellon." - David A. Armstrong, JD, President St. Thomas University
"Tony has been an integral part of building our football program from the start at St. Thomas University. His coaching, leadership and recruiting is directly reflected in the success that we have built. Personally he and I have worked together for a long time. I hate to see him go, but I am excited for the opportunity that he has earned, and grateful for what we have accomplished in our time together. He is an outstanding hire for CMU and will continue to help the football program, department and University reach new levels." - Bill Rychel, Former Head Coach and current Vice President of Athletics, St. Thomas University
"Carnegie Mellon Football is gaining a relentless competitor and outstanding coach in Tony Neymeiyer - his impact and longevity at St. Thomas University speaks for itself. He brings energy, integrity, and a standard of excellence that will elevate everyone around him." - Drew Davis, Head Coach St Thomas University
"Tony builds real relationships, connects with people, and genuinely cares about the development of his athletes on and off the field. He will be a fantastic addition to the Carnegie Mellon program." - Erik Raeburn, Head Coach Gannon University
"Tony Neymeiyer is a talented coach, an outstanding recruiter and an even better person. Carnegie Mellon has made an exceptional hire!" - Aaron Keen, Head Coach Washington University in St. Louis
"Tony Neymeiyer is one of my all-time favorites. He was a great player and is a great coach. He truly cares about his players and develops lifelong relationships with people. His love for football and his players shines through in how hard he works. Tony has earned incredible results both schematically as a play caller and technically with the offensive line. Tony will be a tremendous addition to the Carnegie Mellon staff!" - Jake Gilbert, Head Coach Wabash College
"I've known Tony since his time with us at Baldwin Wallace, and even early in his career, his ability as a coach stood out. He's continued to grow into a complete coach who studies the game, develops his players, and never stops learning. What separates Tony, though, is how he connects with people. He genuinely cares about the players and coaches he works with, and that shows every day. I'm excited to see him step into this role and work alongside Ryan Larsen. That's a strong combination for any program." - Keith Grabowski, CEO Coach & Coordinator Media Network