Charlie Sadler

Charlie Sadler (born May 6, 1949) is an American football coach and former player. Sadler was the 18th head college football coach for the Northern Illinois University, a position he held from 1991 to 1995. His career coaching record at Northern Illinois was 18 wins, 37 losses, and 0 ties, which ranks him eighth at Northern Illinois in total wins and 17th at Northern Illinois in winning percentage. Sadler was the defensive ends coach at Texas Tech from 2003 to 2009. He previously held coaching positions at the University of Oklahoma, the University of Missouri, and Iowa State University.

Assistant coaches under Charlie Sadler who became NCAA head coaches:

• Trent Miles: Indiana State (2008–2012), Georgia State (2013–2016)