| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 28, 1956 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1975–1978 | Carnegie Mellon |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1979–1985 | Carnegie Mellon (assistant) |
| 1986–2021 | Carnegie Mellon |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 234–125–2 |
| Bowls | 3–4 |
| Tournaments | 1–2 (NCAA D-III playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 PAC (1989, 2021) 8 UAA (1990–1991, 1993–1997, 2006) | |
| Awards | |
| 5× UAA Coach of the Year (1990–1991, 1993, 1997, 2006) Bob Prince Award (2003) All-South Region Coach of the Year (2006) | |
Rich Lackner (born July 28, 1956) is an American former college football coach. He is served as the head football coach at Carnegie Mellon University from 1986 to 2021, compiling a record of 234–125–2.