| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive coordinator & defensive backs coach |
| Team | Virginia–Wise |
| Conference | SAC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | January 18, 1958 |
| Playing career | |
| 1979–1980 | Southwest Missouri State |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1983–1984 | Iowa State (GA) |
| 1985–1988 | North Central (DC/DB) |
| 1989–1992 | Truman State (DB/RC) |
| 1993–1994 | Truman State (DC/DB/RC) |
| 1995–1996 | Northern Michigan (AHC/DC/RC) |
| 1997–1998 | Western Illinois (DB) |
| 1999–2009 | Missouri–Rolla / Missouri S&T |
| 2010–2012 | Central Michigan (DB) |
| 2013–2015 | Austin Peay |
| 2017–2022 | Northern Michigan (AHC/DC) |
| 2023 | Quincy (DB) |
| 2024–present | Virginia–Wise (DC/DB) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 36–120 |
Kirby Cannon (born January 18, 1958) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach for the University of Virginia's College at Wise, positions he has held since 2024. He was the head football coach at Austin Peay State University (APSU), a position he held from March 2013 to November 2015.[1] He served in the same capacity at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) from 1999 to 2009, compiling a record of 35 wins and 86 losses. In January 2017, Cannon was tapped to be the defensive coordinator for the Northern Michigan Wildcats.[2]