Chandler Burks Explained

Chandler Burks
Birth Date:13 January 1996
Birth Place:Austell, Georgia, U.S.
Player Years1:2015–2018
Player Team1:Kennesaw State
Player Positions:Quarterback
Coach Years1:2019
Coach Team1:Wofford (DQC)
Coach Years2:2020–2023
Coach Team2:Kennesaw State (QB)
Coach Years3:2024
Coach Team3:Kennesaw State (co-OC/QB)
Coach Years4:2024
Coach Team4:Kennesaw State (interim HC)
Overall Record:1–2

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 firing 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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chandler Burks - Football . 2024-11-10 . Kennesaw State University Athletics . en.
  2. News: Roberson . Doug . June 25, 2013 . Kennesaw State picks up first football commitment . 2024-11-10 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . English.
  3. News: Culpepper . Juliakate E. . August 29, 2019 . Chandler Burks reflects on committing to Kennesaw State . 2024-11-10 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . English.
  4. Web site: Bednarowski . John . 2019-01-05 . Kennesaw State's Chandler Burks finishes second in voting for Payton Award . 2024-11-10 . Marietta Daily Journal . en.
  5. Web site: December 23, 2018 . Payton Award finalist: Burks laid Kennesaw State foundation . 2024-11-10 . ESPN.com.
  6. News: Koons . Zach . A real homecoming: Chandler Burks returns to Kennesaw as coach . 2024-11-10 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . English . 1539-7459.
  7. News: 2020-02-04 . Chandler Burks returns to KSU as quarterbacks coach . 2024-11-10 . Marietta Daily Journal . en.
  8. Web site: 2024-02-06 . Burks, Cook Named KSU Co-Offensive Coordinators . 2024-11-10 . Marietta Daily Journal . en.
  9. Web site: Kennesaw State Head Football Coach Brian Bohannon Steps Down After 10 Seasons . 2024-11-10 . Kennesaw State University Athletics . en.