Chandler Burks

Chandler Burks
Biographical details
Born (1996-01-13) January 13, 1996 (age 28)
Austell, Georgia, U.S.
Playing career
2015–2018Kennesaw State
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2019Wofford (DQC)
2020–2023Kennesaw State (QB)
2024Kennesaw State (co-OC/QB)
2024Kennesaw State (interim HC)
Head coaching record
Overall1–2

Chandler Burks (born January 13, 1996) is an American college football coach. He served as the interim head football coach for Kennesaw State University during the 2024 season, following the resignation of head coach Brian Bohannon.

Playing career

Burks was born on January 13, 1996, in Austell, Georgia.[1] He attended South Paulding High School in Douglasville, Georgia. Burks committed to play college football at Kennesaw State University, becoming the first recruit to ever commit to the program.[2] In 2017, he was named the Big South Offensive Player of the Year.[3] In 2018, he threw for 1,043 yards and ten touchdowns, while also rushing for 905 yards and 29 touchdowns.[4] As a result, he was named a finalist for the Walter Payton Award.[5]

Coaching career

Burks joined the Wofford Terriers in 2019 as part of the defensive quality control staff, before returning to Kennesaw State as the quarterbacks coach.[6][7] He served this position for four seasons, before being promoted to co-offensive coordinator alongside Stewart Cook.[8] On November 10, 2024, Burks was named the interim coach for Kennesaw State, after Brian Bohannon stepped down.[9]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Kennesaw State Owls (Conference USA) (2024)
2024 Kennesaw State 1–2[a] 1–2 T–8th
Kennesaw State: 1–2 1–2
Total: 1–2
  1. ^ Burks became interim head coach after Brian Bohannon's resignation following week 10.

References

  1. ^ "Chandler Burks - Football". Kennesaw State University Athletics. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Roberson, Doug (June 25, 2013). "Kennesaw State picks up first football commitment". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Culpepper, Juliakate E. (August 29, 2019). "Chandler Burks reflects on committing to Kennesaw State". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Bednarowski, John (January 5, 2019). "Kennesaw State's Chandler Burks finishes second in voting for Payton Award". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Payton Award finalist: Burks laid Kennesaw State foundation". ESPN.com. December 23, 2018. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  6. ^ Koons, Zach. "A real homecoming: Chandler Burks returns to Kennesaw as coach". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Chandler Burks returns to KSU as quarterbacks coach". Marietta Daily Journal. February 4, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  8. ^ "Burks, Cook Named KSU Co-Offensive Coordinators". Marietta Daily Journal. February 6, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "Kennesaw State Head Football Coach Brian Bohannon Steps Down After 10 Seasons". Kennesaw State University Athletics. Retrieved November 10, 2024.