Chris Irvin joins the staff as an offensive graduate assistant after completing his playing career with the Leathernecks, competing for Western Illinois during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Irvin began his collegiate career at Washington State in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Ventura College (Calif.) for the 2023 season. This marks his first year in coaching, as he transitions from player to staff member, bringing firsthand knowledge of the program and offensive system into his new role.