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15 June 1970(Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA)
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University of Montana Western
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Introduction

Jeff Choate (born July 15, 1970) is an American football coach.He is the head football coach at Montana State University, a position he has held since the 2016 season.

Playing career

Choate graduated from St. Maries High School in 1988, and played college football at the University of Montana Western as linebacker from 1988 until 1991. While pursuing a bachelor's degree in secondary education, he became the Bulldogs' linebackers coach.

Coaching career

On December 4, 2015, Montana State University announced Choate as their head football coach beginning in the 2016 season.

Personal life

Choate and his wife, Janet, have two children; a son, Jory, and a daughter, Jacy.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs STATS Coaches
Montana State Bobcats (Big Sky Conference)
2016 Montana State 4–7 2–6 T–9th
2017 Montana State 5–6 5–3 T–6th
2018 Montana State 8–5 5–3 T–4th L FCS Playoffs Second Round 17 17
2019 Montana State 11–4 6–2 T–3rd L FCS Playoffs Semifinal 4 4
Montana State: 28–22 18–14
Total: 28–22