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Derrick Nix

Current Position

Offensive Coordinator

Running Backs Coach

Coach Salaries Index

Alma MaterSouthern Miss/ 2002

Degree-

Age-

High School-

HometownAttalla, AL

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Nix News

College football coaching Carousel

College football coaching carousel: Intel on coordinator openings, jobs to watch

Pete Nakos•11/18/24

Southern Miss

Southern Miss head coach hot board: Top candidates to replace Will Hall

Pete Nakos•10/22/24

Derrick Nix (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

Derrick Nix Q&A: Payton Thorne's growth, OL uncertainty, veteran WR leadership and more

Justin Hokanson•08/21/24

Derrick Nix (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

Derrick Nix Q&A: Strength of the RB room, finding playmaking WRs, Jarquez Hunter's role and much more

Justin Hokanson•08/08/24

Derrick Nix (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

'My heart has been heavy': Derrick Nix speaks about Brian Battie's status

Justin Hokanson•05/31/24

Derrick Nix (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

Derrick Nix Q&A: 'My focus is being a fundamental scoring machine'

Justin Hokanson•03/31/24

Coaching History

Auburn

Offensive Coordinator2024 - present

Ole Miss

Wide Receivers Coach2020 - 2023

Ole Miss

Assistant Coach2008 - 2019

Atlanta

Assistant Coach (Offense)2007 - 2007

Southern Miss

Running Backs Coach2005 - 2006

Southern Miss

Tight Ends Coach2004 - 2004

Southern Miss

Graduate Assistant2003 - 2003