Norfolk, VA -- Norfolk State has named Pete Adrian its new head football coach.

Adrian had spent the past seven seasons as the defensive coordinator at Bethune-Cookman. His only previous head coaching experience at the collegiate level came at Bloomsburg University from 1986-92.

Norfolk State needed a replacement for Willie Gillus, who was fired on December 4 after two seasons. The Spartans were just 2-19 during his tenure, including 1-8 this past season.