NEW CONCORD — Matt Nardo is back where his coaching career began, as he was recently named Muskingum University football coach.
Nardo returns after a three-year run at Bluffton College. He led the Beavers to their best Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference finish in eight years, set a school record for Academic All-HCAC honors, and significantly boosted the team’s GPA. Nardo’s up-tempo spread offense rewrote the record books, including most touchdown passes in a game (7), the first season with three 600-yard receivers, and the highest scoring average (30.2 PPG) since 2017. His offensive line set a school mark for fewest sacks allowed (6), ranking sixth nationally, while his defense led the HCAC in red zone scoring.
“The moment I first stepped onto this campus 20 years ago, I knew I had found a home. Muskingum helped shape me — not just as a professional, but as a person,” Nardo said in a press release. “I am beyond proud to return to the place that played such an important role in my career. I am honored to help build upon the Muskingum Football tradition and guide our student-athletes toward continued growth and success, both on and off the field.”
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Before Bluffton, Nardo spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator at North Carolina Wesleyan, where he led the Battling Bishops to their most wins since 2010. His offense dominated the USA South Athletic Conference, leading in passing offense, ranking second in total offense, and finishing third in points per game.
Matt Nardo
Nardo also spent four seasons at NCAA Division II Emporia State, helping the Hornets rack up 31 wins and back-to-back NCAA playoff runs. As offensive coordinator,…
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Publish date : 2025-02-11 22:01:00
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