North Greenville University announced Dec. 3 that head football coach Jeff Farrington is stepping down.
Farrington’s college-coaching career spans 42 years and he has served as head coach with NGU for a dozen years.
During his tenure at NGU, Farrington compiled a 59-61 overall record, with a 32-23 home record. He led the university’s team to the National Christian College Athletic Association Victory Bowl championship in 2014. The team also reached the NCAA Division II playoffs in 2016.
“I have been blessed and honored to serve North Greenville University, administration, faculty, staff, football coaches, student-athletes, student body and alumni the last 12 years as head football coach,” Farrington said. “Thank you for all the support, guidance, spirit and love from all in Tigerville. Traci and I look forward to following the Trailblazers’ future success.”
Farrington is a graduate of Greer High School and The Citadel. He played football while at both schools.
After graduation, he joined The Citadel’s coaching staff as a graduate assistant, launching a four-decade journey that took him to nine different collegiate programs, including East Carolina, Florida State, Lenoir Rhyne, Presbyterian College, West Georgia, East Tennessee State, Furman University, Mercer and Virginia Military Institute, prior to arriving at NGU in 2013.
Following Farrington’s decision to step down, NGU offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Donny Baker was named acting head coach for the school’s football program.
