Buster Faulkner, the offensive playcaller expected to lead the Florida Gators, has received the prestigious FootballScoop Offensive Coordinator of the Year award for his exceptional work with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. This accolade highlights Faulkner’s ability to effectively craft an offensive identity that maximized the team’s talent throughout the 2025 season.
According to Zach Barnett from FootballScoop, no team in 2025 showcased a better offensive strategy than Georgia Tech, which proved to be both confusing for opponents and challenging to compete against. Under Faulkner’s guidance, quarterback Haynes King and a rotating group of running backs helped the Yellow Jackets average 203 rushing yards per game, placing them 11th nationally with an impressive 5.6 yards per carry.
Faulkner has been pivotal in transforming Georgia Tech’s offensive approach, moving away from their long-standing reliance on the triple-option strategy. King’s impressive passing performance included nearly 2,700 yards with 12 touchdowns and only five interceptions, showcasing Faulkner’s ability to develop a balanced attack. The team finished 12th nationally with an average of 466.3 yards per game, demonstrating a significant improvement of nearly a yard per play compared to the previous season.
As Faulkner prepares to take on his new role with Florida, the prospects for the Gators’ offense appear promising, especially if they can retain key players like DJ Lagway and Jadan Baugh. His innovative strategies and successful track record have positioned him as a leading candidate for the Broyles Award, which honors the top assistant coach in college football. Having been named a semifinalist among 15 candidates out of 63 nominees, Faulkner is also gaining support through a fan voting initiative for the award.
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