Pete Lembo Appointed as New Head Coach for University at Buffalo's Football Team

Former South Carolina Special Teams Coordinator Brings Over 30 Years of Coaching Experience to Buffalo

Pete Lembo, former South Carolina special teams coordinator, has been hired as the new head coach for the University at Buffalo's football team, replacing Maurice Linguist who has moved to Alabama as a defensive assistant.
Lembo is no stranger to the Mid-American Conference, having previously served as head coach at Ball State from 2011 to 2015, where he led the team to bowl games in 2012 and 2013.
During his tenure at South Carolina, Lembo's special teams were one of the best in the country, blocking six kicks and five punts while scoring five touchdowns in 2022.
Lembo, a native New Yorker, has over 30 years of coaching experience and has previously held head coaching positions at Lehigh and Elon, amassing a 112-65 career record as a head coach.
Buffalo's athletic director, Mark Alnutt, expressed confidence in Lembo's ability to lead the team to success, citing his positive engagement and relationship building skills.