Kendal Briles is officially headed to South Carolina as the Gamecocks’ new offensive coordinator, taking over for Mike Shula. From his early days as a high-school star to becoming one of college football’s most well-traveled offensive architects, Briles’ journey is worth unpacking. Let’s take a deeper look at the personal and professional journey that shaped this young offensive mind.

Who is Kendal Briles?

Kendal Briles was born on November 10, 1982, in Abilene, Texas, to Art Briles and Jan Briles. He was raised in the state of Texas, where football is a way of life. Being the son of a veteran coach, he was raised in a football-centric environment. He started his high school football career at Stephenville High School under his dad and was honored as the Texas 4A Offensive Player of the

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