| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive coordinator |
| Team | Pittsburgh |
| Conference | ACC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | July 3, 1960 |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1982 | Muskingum (OL) |
| 1983 | Miami (OH) (GA) |
| 1984–1988 | Saint Joseph's (IN) (DC) |
| 1989–1991 | Navy (LB/DB) |
| 1992–1997 | New Hampshire (LB) |
| 1998–1999 | Kent State (LB) |
| 2000–2004 | Louisiana Tech (DB/LB) |
| 2005 | Louisiana Tech (DC/DB) |
| 2006–2017 | Northwestern (LB) |
| 2018–present | Pittsburgh (DC) |
Randy Bates (born July 3, 1960)[1] is an American football coach who is currently the defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Panthers.