Matt Grim

Matt Grim

Matt Grim joined the Northwestern State staff as its director of football operations in June.

Grim comes to Natchitoches following more than four years assisting in football operations at Tennessee.

He began his career as a student assistant, working with team travel, daily operational aspects, recruiting and camps.

After two seasons as a student assistant — including the Vols' 2024 College Football Playoff appearance — Grim moved into a graduate assistant role for the 2025 season where he continued his previous duties and also served as the main point of contact for player scheduling, travel and university updates.

Grim also has volunteered with the Visit Knoxville Open, the Tennessee football family event operations and with the sports information department at Lincoln Memorial University.

Grim, a former pitcher at Lincoln Memorial, graduated from Tennessee with a bachelor's degree in recreation and sport management in 2024. He completed his master's degree in the same subject at Tennessee in May.Â