Brandon T. Moore (born January 16, 1979) is the current head football coach for the University of San Diego Toreros and a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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following the

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. He played

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. Moore has also been a member of the

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and

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Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Moore was signed by the

as an

in the

. In 2006, Moore started 11 games and led the team in tackles (92) and sacks (6.5), playing inside and outside linebacker in the 49ers' 3-4 scheme. Moore struggled the next year and was demoted to second string, coming in mostly as a situational pass rusher. He was released on August 10, 2008.

Arizona Cardinals

On August 12, 2008, he was signed by the

. He was later released on August 30, 2008 during final cuts.

Las Vegas Locomotives

Moore was drafted by the

of the United Football League and signed with the team on August 5, 2009. Moore was a starter for the Locomotives, and won UFL championship titles both seasons that he was a member of the franchise.

San Diego Chargers

On December 21, 2010, the

signed Moore to a one-year deal.

Coaching career

Colorado Mines

Moore was the Orediggers' defensive coordinator and linebackers coach leading up to his promotion on February 2, 2022, where he took on the role of head coach previously held by

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. In his first season, he led the Orediggers to an unbeaten season in

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play and a run in the

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playoffs that ended in a championship-game loss to

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. After the season, he was named by the

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as its Division II

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San Diego

On April 19, 2023, Moore was hired to be the head coach for the University of San Diego Toreros.

Personal

Moore is the younger brother of former NFL wide receiver Rob Moore.

Head coaching record

References

External links

San Diego profile

Colorado Mines profile

Just Sports Stats
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