Buster Faulkner file:
At UGA: Just finished his third year as an offensive analyst at Georgia, where he worked with offensive coordinator Todd Monken and is credited for the job he did with Bulldog quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist Stetson Bennett.Prior to coming to Georgia, Faulkner served as the offensive coordinator at Southern Miss, Middle Tennessee State and Arkansas State.
At Southern Miss: Hiis hire came after Southern Miss controversially interviewed Art Briles for the job. Following the backlash, Southern Miss quickly removed Briles’ name from consideration and hired Faulkner. Team went 7-5 and lost to Tulane in the Armed Forces Bowl.
At A-State: His final season in Jonesboro saw his offense rank No. 17 in total offense (466.2) and No. 21 in passing offense (281.5), while three of his players, including quarterback Justin Hansen who was the league’s Player of the Year for the second-straight year, make first-team All-Sun Belt. His first season at A-State saw the Red Wolves bounce back from an 0-4 start to finish with an 8-5 record, a Sun Belt title and 31-13 victory over UCF in the Cure Bowl. Under his direction as offensive coordinator, the Red Wolves recorded 4,932 yards total offense that was the sixth most in school history. Faulkner and A-State followed up the 2016 season by making another bowl-game appearance the following year, this time playing in the Camellia Bowl to conclude a 2017 campaign that saw the offense average a school-record 494.8 yards per game that ranked No. 10 in the nation.
At MTSU: Spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Middle Tennessee, including the last four full years as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He helped guide the Blue Raiders to 31 victories, numerous school records and a pair of bowl-game appearances from 2012-15. Under his tutelage, the Blue Raiders amassed more than 5,000 yards of total offense in three consecutive seasons for the first time in school history while averaging over 31 points a game. MT’s 2015 team amassed 5,946 yards and scored 442 points, both school records, helping the squad finish 6-2 in Conference USA and earn an invitation to the Bahamas Bowl.
At Murray State: In his lone season at MSU, Faulkner’s offense broke 27 school records and finished first in the FCS in total plays, pass completions, and completion percentage. The Racer offense racked up nearly 5,000 yards and produced the first 500-yard passer, 200-yard rusher, and 200-yard receiver in the same game in FCS history. The Racers ranked fifth in total offense nationally in 2010, while the year prior to Faulkner’s arrival MSU had a ranking of 115.
At Central Arkansas: UCA’s offense averaged 26.2 points a game and 215.8 yards a game through the air and was ranked in the Top 25 nationally in every offensive statistic.
At Valdosta State: In his first season, the Blazers went 13-1 and captured the Division II National Championship. Faulkner took over as the offensive coordinator for the Blazers in 2008. VSU averaged 380.8 yards a game in advancing to the quarterfinals as quarterback Chris Hart earned Freshman of the Year honors. Hart accounted for over 3,000 yards and 27 touchdowns.
Coaching Experience
2020-2022: Georgia (offensive quality control assistant, working primarily with quarterbacks)
2019: Southern Miss (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach)
2016-2018: Arkansas State (offensive coordinator/tight ends coach)
2012-2015: Middle Tennessee State (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach)
2011: Middle Tennessee State (quarterbacks coach, promoted to offensive coordinator mid-season)
2010: Murray State (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach)
2009: Central Arkansas (quarterbacks coach)
2008: Valdosta State (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach)
2007: Valdosta State (quarterbacks coach)
2006: Georgia (graduate assistant)
2005: Valdosta State (student assistant)
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