Creehan To Lead Bobcat Football

PERU  – Peru State College President Dr. Dan Hanson and Bobcat Athletic Director Wayne Albury announced the hiring of Casey Creehan as the 25th head football coach. He will begin his duties on Monday, March 2.

President Hanson said, "We are excited to welcome Coach Creehan to Peru State College and our long football tradition. His commitment to character-driven athletic programs, his passion for the game of football, and his experience as a college and professional coach will lead the program to new levels of excellence."

Creehan commented, "I am humbled and honored to be selected by Peru State College. My wife and I are extremely excited about joining the Peru State family and the Peru community."

"This region of the country offers a wonderful place to work and raise a family. I am anxious to get started with my new assignment and a program of success and pride."

“Coach Creehan had done his due diligence in researching and reviewing the current status of the football program and provided strategic plans as to what he would do for the team – both athletically and academically.”

Creehan currently coaches at Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas. Creehan led the 2019 Scots team to the 7-3 mark, the most wins in a season in the program’s history. Creehan’s 2019 team also defeated a nationally-ranked opponent, another first for the program, and led their conference in passing efficiency. Creehan’s 2018 team led the conference in quarterback sacks – which was fifth in the NAIA overall.

Creehan received his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Grove City College and a Master of Science in health, physical education, and recreation from Emporia State University. In addition, Creehan has completed a sports management intercollegiate athletic administration certificate program from California University of Pennsylvania.
Creehan will be joined in Peru with his wife Lori and children Camille and Weston.

Professional Experience

Prior to going to Lyon College, Creehan was the defensive line coach for the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League.

The Eskimos compiled a record of 12-6 during the regular season and made it to the Western Division Finals, finishing the year just one game away from the Grey Cup. Under Creehan's direction, defensive tackle Almondo Sewell was named to both the 2016 and 2017 CFLPA Pro Players' All-Star Teams.

Before coaching at Edmonton, Creehan spent two seasons with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts, serving as the defensive coordinator and the defensive line coach in 2015 after he spent the 2014 season as the linebackers' coach.

Under Creehan, the Argonauts led the CFL in forced fumbles in 2015, moved from last in total sacks to third in the league and were the only team in the CFL that did not allow a 100-yard rusher during the 2015 season.

The success on the defensive side of the ball led the Argonauts to a CFL playoff berth in 2015.