With a new hat in the ring for the OC position, let’s learn a bit about Jeff Nixon!
- As the OC for Syracuse in 2024, his offense averaged 34 points and 370 passing yards per game.
- They had a 10-3 record this season and defeated Washington State 52-35 in the Holiday Bowl.
- Syracuse ranked #1 in the nation in passing offense and #7 in total offense.
- Not much of a rushing attack, but when you’re putting up 370 pass yards per game, I guess you don’t really need it.
- Nixon reportedly ran a “creative, versatile, pro-style offense” at Syracuse.
- Six different receivers finished with double digit catches, over 100 yards receiving, and at least one TD catch.
- When asked who influenced his style of offense, Nixon named Andy Reid (who he coached under in Philly), Chip Kelly (from his single season with the 49ers), and his mentor Rocky Rees, the winningest football coach at Shippensburg University.