Former NFL lineman Nate Garner has been named as North Greenville University’s new head football coach, the university announced Jan. 14.
Garner will assume the role Jan. 15 after having served as Limestone University’s offensive line coach since 2022.
Garner has coached at high school, college, and professional levels since 2018 following a seven-year career with the Miami Dolphins.
He takes over from long-time NGU Head Coach Jeff Farrington, who stepped away from the program in early December after 12 years at the helm.
Following Farrington’s departure, NGU Athletic Director Will Lowrey worked with a search committee of athletics staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni to narrow the field of candidates for the position with the NCAA Division II program.
Garner will lead NGU into the first season of Conference Carolinas competition, as the football team completes a move from the Gulf South Conference. The Trailblazers’ 2025 season begins at Delta State University on Sept. 6, with a home opener against conference foe Barton College on Sept. 13.
