John Miller (American football coach)
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Running backs coach |
| Team | Indiana |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Playing career | |
| 2014–2017 | James Madison |
| Position | Running back/Wide receiver |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2018 | James Madison (GA) |
| 2019–2020 | Texas (OQC) |
| 2021–2023 | James Madison (RB) |
| 2024–present | Indiana (RB) |
John David Miller is an American football coach who is the running backs coach for the Indiana Hoosiers football team. He played college football for the James Madison Dukes.
Playing career
Miller grew up in Columbia, South Carolina and attended Spring Valley High School.[1] He played college football at James Madison (JMU). Miller originally played running back for the Dukes before moving to wide receiver[2] He was part of JMU's 2016 FCS National championship team.[3] As a senior, Miller was named the Colonial Athletic Association Special Teams Player of the Year after returning 18 punts for 210 yards and a touchdown.[4]
Coaching career
Miller began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at James Madison in 2018.[5] After one year he was hired as an offensive quality control coach at Texas.[6] Miller spent two years on the Longhorns' coaching staff before returning to JMU in 2021 as Dukes' the running backs coach under head coach Curt Cignetti.[7] He followed Cignetti and took the running backs coach position at Indiana.[8]
References
- ^ Cruse, Josh (August 2, 2013). "It's Miller time for the Vikings". Columbia Star. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ Keeler Jr., Tommy (August 20, 2017). "Move to receiver pays off for JMU's Miller". Northern Virginia Daily. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ Cruse, Josh (January 20, 2017). "Former Vikings celebrate FCS Championship". Columbia Star. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ Ankony, Jack (May 22, 2024). "Meet the Coaches: John Miller Leading Indiana Running Backs Fresh Off Playing Career". SI.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ Hummer, Chris (August 6, 2024). "College football's top young coaches, rising stars: The 30under30 for 2024". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ Madia, Greg (June 9, 2020). "DESTINED TO LEAD:JMU Alums Are Coaching At Every Level Of The Sport". Daily News-Record. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ Madia, Greg (January 12, 2021). "Cignetti To Hire Alum Miller To Staff". Daily News-Record. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
- ^ Teel, David (January 12, 2026). "Cignetti and Indiana's JMU-rooted ascension incomparable". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved January 16, 2026.