Tennessee is looking for an Offensive Coordinator, and according to FootballScoop, NC State Offensive Coordinator Eliah Drinkwitz is one of the top two candidates, along with Auburn’s Chip Lindsey.
Drinkwitz is in his third year at NC State and also has a connection with Malzahn after working under him as a quality control assistant at Auburn in 2010-11 and as his running backs coach at Arkansas State in 2012. After Malzahn left for Auburn ahead of the 2013 season, Drinkwitz remained behind at Arkansas State under Bryan Harsin in 2013, then worked with him for two seasons at Boise State, first as tight ends coach and then as offensive coordinator.
Like Pruitt and Lindsey, Drinkwitz also got his start in the high school ranks, spending five years at two Arkansas high schools. (FootballScoop)
NC State’s Total Offense Rank Under Drinkwitz
2018: 28th
2017: 25th
2016: 63rd
NC State’s Points Per Game Rank Under Drinkwitz
2018: 35th
2017: 40th
2016: 75th
NC State’s Passing Yards Per Game Rank Under Drinkwitz
2018: 9th
2017: 29th
2016: 38th
NC State’s Rushing Yards Per Game Rank Under Drinkwitz
2018: 107th
2017: 50th
2016: 86th