| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 12, 1965 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1983–1986 | Idaho |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1987–1994 | Idaho (LB) |
| 1995–1997 | Utah State (LB) |
| 1998–2002 | Louisville (LB) |
| 2003–2006 | Michigan State (LB) |
| 2007–2008 | St. Louis Rams (defensive assistant) |
| 2009–2011 | Washington (LB) |
| 2012–2016 | Kansas State (LB) |
| 2018–2020 | UTEP (DC/LB) |
Michael Douglas Cox (born March 12, 1965) is an American football coach and former player. He was most recently the defensive coordinator at the University of Texas at El Paso. He played collegiately at the University of Idaho.