PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University Head Football Coach Jake Dickert has added Ben Arbuckle and Frank Maile to his 2023 coaching staff, it was announced Friday.
 
Arbuckle will assume offensive coordinator duties while also working with quarterbacks, while Maile will serve as the Cougars' edges coach.
 
"We are excited about adding two new members to our staff and building upon the foundation that has been laid this past season," said Dickert. "Bringing the right fit for our program is very important and I believe we have found the right mentors, leaders and coaches to build meaningful relationships with our players. I couldn't be more excited about the future of our football program and look forward to having Ben and Frank join our WSU Football Family."
 
Arbuckle arrives in Pullman having spent the past two seasons at Western Kentucky, serving as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach during the 2022 season. In his first season in that role, Arbuckle took the Hilltoppers to great heights as the team finished sixth in total offense (497.3 ypg) and 15th in scoring (36.4 ppg), while quarterback Austin Reed led the nation in passing yards (4,746) and was third in passing touchdowns (40). The season culminated with a win over South Alabama 44-23 in the New Orleans Bowl to cap a 9-5 season. In that game, WKU put up 677 yards of total offense, including a New Orleans Bowl record 522 passing yards.
 
"Through an extensive search, Ben stood out as the best fit for our program to help our offense reach new heights," said Dickert. "The continuity in scheme and teaching of what our guys know as well as his track record for explosive passing offense fits the skill set of our returning players as well as an exciting brand of football to recruit too.  His energy, passion and vision for WSU and what we can accomplish together here will have all Coug fans excited for the 2023 season. Looking forward to getting Ben and his family here in Pullman."
 
Prior to the 2022 season, Arbuckle spent the 2021 campaign at Western Kentucky in an offensive quality control role, assisting an offense that led the nation in passing (433.7 ypg), finished second in total offense (353.3 ypg) and second in scoring at 44.2 ppg. Arbuckle helped mentor Bailey Zappe who broke NCAA FBS records for both passing yards and passing touchdowns in a single season with 5,967 and 62, respectively.
 
Arbuckle spent the 2020 season as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Seminole High School in Seminole, Texas after beginning his coaching career in a quality control role at Houston Baptist from 2018 to 2019.
 
Maile (MY-lay) joins Dickert's staff having spent the past two seasons at Boise State where he served as the Broncos' assistant head coach and defensive line coach. During the 2022 season, the Bronco defense led the way to a 10-4 overall record, including a victory over North Texas in the Frisco Bowl. The Broncos finished ninth nationally in total defense and 16th in scoring defense.
 
"I couldn't' be more excited to add Frank Maile to our staff as it was easy to see why Frank has been one of the most well-respected defensive line coaches in our region for a long time.  I know he will have an immediate impact on all our Edges and possesses the ability to raise the level of play and will enhance our ability to rush the passer.  Can't wait to have Frank and his family here on the Palouse.    

Under Maile's guidance in 2021, seven different Bronco defensive linemen registered a sack, including 2021 All-Mountain West Second-Team honoree Scott Matlock, who notched a team-leading seven sacks. Matlock also accounted for 8.5 tackles-for-loss, the most among all Bronco defenders, and his 41 tackles (29 solo) led all Boise State defensive linemen.

Prior to Boise State, Maile served two stints at his alma mater, Utah State (2016-20 and 2009-13). After beginning his coaching career as a defensive graduate assistant, he moved to the defensive line from 2011-13. He moved to Vanderbilt in a similar role from 2014-15 before returning to Utah State where we want assistant head coach/c-defensive coordinator working with the defensive line in four of the five seasons. He also spent one year (2019) as assistant head coach working with tight ends.
 
Maile and his wife, Heather, have three sons, Maximus, Samson and Titan, and a daughter, Cecilia.