Bruce joins the Colts after spending the last eight years coaching at the collegiate level. He was most recently hired by UNLV as the outside linebackers coach. Prior to joining UNLV, Bruce worked with the defensive line and/or outside linebackers as a graduate assistant at Kentucky (2024), SMU (2023), Oregon State (2021-22), Fresno State (2021), Wyoming (2020) and Whittier (2018-19).

Bruce played a key role in Oregon State's 2022 Las Vegas Bowl win over Florida and developed the SMU defense into the best in the AAC in 2023. Also, while at SMU, Bruce mentored defensive linemen Elijah Chatman (signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2024) and Elijah Roberts (selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft). He earned his bachelor's degree in fitness/wellness specialist from Campbellsville University and his associate's degree from Golden West Community College; Bruce played linebacker at both schools.