James Patton

James Patton is in his fourth year as the offensive line coach/run game coordinator/Associate Head Coach. Patton, a four-year letterman at tight end for Miami from 1989-92, earned First Team All-MAC honors and was a team captain as a senior in 1992. Patton has 29 years of experience coaching the offensive line and has coached in 15 bowl games and seven conference championships.

Miami's offensive line had one of the best seasons in recent memory in 2023. Not only two two members of the offensive line earn All-MAC honors, Miami rushed for 158.1 yards per game, the second-highest season average in the past 20 years. Miami had it's first 1,000 yard rusher since 2005 and the RedHawks allowed just 1.7 sacks per contest, fourth-best in the MAC. During his time with the RedHawks, Patton has coached three players that have earned All-MAC honors