The football coach, widely recognized for his impressive career, led the University of Central Florida Knights to victory in the AAC Championship back in 2018. That win really put him on the map, and since then, he’s taken on the head coaching role with the University of Tennessee Volunteers—a big step up that many saw coming given his track record. Before all the fame and spotlight, he was just a determined young athlete playing high school football at Central High School in Aberdeen, South Dakota. His journey continued when he began his college football career at Weber State University, where he showed early promise before eventually transferring to another program to further develop his skills. Off the field, he leads a grounded family life with his wife Dawn, and together they’ve raised two wonderful kids—Jace and Hannah—who mean the world to him. Family has always been important, and he also shares a close bond with his sister Andrea. Through every chapter, the football coach has stayed focused, driven, and committed, making each milestone feel earned.
He led the University of Oklahoma Sooners to a BCS National Championship during his senior year in 2000, serving as the starting quarterback and delivering an outstanding performance throughout the season. He was widely recognized for his incredible talent, finishing as the Heisman Trophy runner-up and earning AP Player of the Year honors. On top of that, he was named a unanimous first-team All-American, solidifying his legacy as one of the top players in college football. His leadership and skill on the field truly set him apart, and his contributions helped define that championship season for the Sooners. He made a lasting impact, not just through stats, but through his drive and consistency when it mattered most.