Austin Peay football assistant coach Patrick Kugler resigns after arrest on trafficking charge

Austin Peay football co-offensive coordinator Patrick Kugler was arrested Aug. 17 on a charge of trafficking for a commercial sex act.

Kugler resigned from his position Aug. 18.

"Austin Peay State University is aware of the arrest of former football assistant coach Patrick Kugler, who resigned his position on Sunday, Aug. 18," APSU said in a statement to the Leaf-Chronicle. "The Clarksville Police Department are the lead authorities for the arrest and any additional questions should be directed to them. Austin Peay will have no further comments on the matter."

Kugler, 29, was released on $5,000 bond on Aug. 18 per Montgomery County court records. His arraignment is Sept. 4 at 10:30 a.m.

Kugler was set to share the Governors' offensive coordinator role with Quinn Billerman, though head coach Jeff Faris will call plays this season.

The Governors open their 2024 season on Aug. 31 at Louisville (11 a.m., ACC Network). They finished with a 9-3 record in 2023.

Jacob Shames can be reached by email at jshames@gannett.com and on Twitter @Jacob_Shames.

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