Who Is Pat Coogan? 5 Things to Know About the Indiana University Center and Rose Bowl MVP

2. What Position Does Pat Coogan Play?

Coogan is a center who started for the Fighting Irish on their offensive line in 2023.

3. Where Did Pat Coogan Transfer From?

After four years in the Notre Dame football program, Coogan made the switch to Indiana University in 2025 for his fifth year.

“It’s unbelievable,” Coogan said of the Indiana University fan base. “The support of Hoosier Nation is something I’ve never seen before. I’m just so grateful for everybody.”

Coogan said winning the Rose Bowl was the “best day” of his and his teammates’ lives.

“This is unbelievable,” he concluded. “We got way more work to get done.”

4. Does Pat Coogan Have a College Degree?

When Coogan transferred to Indiana University, he had already earned an undergraduate degree in American Studies during his time at Notre Dame. He is currently a graduate student at Indiana.

5. What Is Pat Coogan Known For?

Aside from his playing skills, Coogan has become known for his enthusiastic pregame speeches. During his Notre Dame tenure, the athlete went viral for some rather R-rated speeches. And, yes, he has brought them with him to Indiana.

“He embodies what this program is about even though it’s his first year here,” Indiana offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan told the Indy Star in January 2026. “His leadership has been invaluable I believe, he instills confidence in everybody around. For me, I don’t have to do much to get the unit going. I turn it over to him. He gets the guys going and knows what to say and buttons to push, just really happy for him. He’s been outstanding.”