| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 14, 1955 Trinidad |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska–Lincoln (B.S.) |
| Playing career | |
| 1974–1977 | Nebraska |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1982–1983 | Western Michigan (DL) |
| 1984–1985 | Stanford (DL) |
| 1986–1996 | Nebraska (DE/OLB) |
| 1997–2004 | New Mexico State |
| 2005 | Purdue (DE) |
| 2006–2013 | Southeast Missouri State |
| 2014 | Georgia State (OLB) |
| 2015 | Georgia State (DL) |
| 2016–2019 | UNLV (DL) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 65–117 |
| Tournaments | 0–1 (NCAA D-I playoffs) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 OVC (2010) | |
| Awards | |
| Eddie Robinson Award (2010) OVC Coach of the Year (2010) | |
Marlon Anthony Samuel (born November 14, 1955) is an American college football coach and former player. He served as head football coach at New Mexico State University (NMSU) from 1997 to 2004 and Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) from 2005 to 2013, compiling a career college football record of 65 wins and 117 losses. Samuel had a 34–57 record at New Mexico State, which puts him at third all-time for wins in program history.